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Military and Veterans
North Carolina is frequently called the nation's most military-friendly state. At Duke Health, veterans and active duty military make a difference every day by giving back to the community and helping us fulfill our mission.
Creating connections with affinity groups
At Duke Health, we sponsor opportunities for team members across our health system to form community and a deeper sense of belonging with those that have like interests and their allies through Affinity Groups.
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Duke MINDS
A community of young professionals that works to inspire, engage, and develop a sense of belonging across Duke by helping young professionals (and the young at heart) form genuine connections, develop their careers, and build meaningful relationships.
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Duke Military Association
Brings the internal community of active duty, veterans and family supporters together for networking, educational opportunities, and community outreach.
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Alliance
Open to all lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual team members and the colleagues that support them for professional networking, social events, and community service.
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WeLEAD
Inspiration for women leaders at Duke to grow and thrive by creating connections, empowering them to bring their whole selves to work, and supporting each other in development across Duke.
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Administrative Professionals
Intended for administrative professionals across Duke Health, the group focuses on networking, support, and professional development.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander
Envisions to affirm Asian American and Pacific Islander identities and create a safe place for discussion to cultivate community, educate, and inspire others.
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Duke Moms
Strives to provide an inclusive, safe environment for team members who identify as a mother or mother-to-be (biological and otherwise) and create a culture of support and advocacy.
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BLACKtivate
We all play an integral role in lifting each other up to bring compassionate care to life. Learn about the Caring for Each Other Fund and the Kiel Program that help team members facing hardships.
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Juntos
Juntos provides a safe space for Hispanic/Latinx members to feel seen, heard, and valued. In addition to creating a space for connection, the group focuses on promoting opportunities for mentorship, sponsorship, and career development as it raises awareness of the social, economic, and health disparities experienced by the Hispanic/Latinx community.
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Disability Inclusion and Community Empowerment
Disability Inclusion & Community Empowerment Affinity Group provides a safe space for disabled team members and self-advocates as well as non-disabled advocates, allies, and caregivers. The group focuses on helping members of the disabled community more easily find, communicate, meet and mentor each other to build a sense of belonging and community, as well as advocate for increased accessibility within the workplace.
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Your Support System at Duke Health
Duke Health Employee Experience offers various programs to cultivate a positive work culture and support the well-being of team members.
Caring For Each Other
Duke Health recognizes that team members are our most valuable resource, and our Caring for Each Other Program creates space to process events by providing individual support, group support, and emotional support rounding for units and departments.
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Caring for Each Other Fund
The Caring for Each Other Fund is designed to support Duke Health team members experiencing emergency needs.
Professionalism Program
The Professionalism Program fosters a positive and safe work culture for all team members at Duke Health by training them to become Peer Messengers, tracking professionalism incidents, and offering resources and options to address harm, and supporting team members and managers to foster a positive career environment.