Authentic Moments

As we embark on this exciting new year, we want to kick things off by reflecting on some highlights from the past three years. At the heart of our discussions has been the vital theme of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), its profound impact on conversations, Cone Health’s commitment to equity, and why DEI is everyone’s collective responsibility. Listen in on some key conversations that remind...

Join us as we chat with Dr. Olu Jegede, a leading advocate for health equity at Cone Health. Discover how Cone Health is driving change and making a difference in bringing health equity to the forefront in all that we do. Listen in and learn more about our transformative initiatives and become inspired with a renewed perspective on equitable healthcare.

Join us as we chat with Leslie Welch, retired United States Navy Supply Corp Officer and a leading advocate for veterans in the workplace. Discover the benefits of hiring more veterans and their spouses and the value they add to any job space. Listen in and learn more about the Veterans Resource Group and how it can help employees at Cone Health.

In this month’s episode, we discuss invisible disabilities. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Kelly N. Graves from the Kellin Foundation, as well as, Kathryn Hubert and Liz Kiser from Chez Genese. Listen in as they talk openly about the impacts that invisible disabilities can have on individuals’ personal and professional lives.

In this month’s episode, we discuss belonging and celebrating diversity. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Catherine Goetz, who is Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at LivePerson. Listen in as they talk openly about common questions around fostering a sense of belonging and how this adds value to our organization.

In this month’s episode, we discuss caring for transgender patients. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Damir, who has experience in educating and training staff on the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen in as they talk openly about common questions people have about transgender individuals, but are often unsure of who to ask.

In this month’s episode, we discuss navigating multiracial identities. Our guest host Vi-Anne Antrum, system-wide chief nursing officer, sits down for a candid conversation with Stephanie Phillips, senior manager at the Groundwater Institute. Listen in as they talk openly about their experiences as multiracial individuals and how their identities impact their work, school, and personal relationshi...

In this month’s episode, we talk about ways good health extends beyond the walls of hospitals and medical offices. Ricardo Davis, Senior Patient Experience Manager, discusses how disparities in healthcare arise and what Cone Health is doing to improve the health of communities that need it most. Listen as the panel shares examples of system changes that are being implemented to combat these dispar...

 In this episode, we take a look at the importance of a multi-generational workplace. Niketa Greene, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, discusses the challenges and stereotypes that may arise in that environment. The guest panel includes employees from Cone Health, Action Greensboro and Campus Greensboro. Listen as they talk through techniques on communicating more effectively across gen...

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the upcoming holiday season and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the holidays of diverse cultures . Jonathan Freeman, Director of the Department of Spiritual Care and Wholeness, discusses the value of uplifting and respecting people of all backgrounds while finding what we share in common. He also reflects on the ways that dialogue can break...

This month’s episode centers on the work that is ongoing in terms of improving health care disparities , as well as encouraging more black men to enter the field of medicine. Dr. Dale Okorodudu discusses his documentary, Black Men in WhiteCoats , which aims to shine a light on this issue. Dr. Okorodudu shares his experience as a Black man in health care, as well as what his organization is doing t...

This month, Authentic Moments w/Kiva kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) by hosting the leaders of UNIDOS. Topics that the group discussed ranged from the preferred terminology for people from Hispanic cultures to how to handle Cinco de Mayo to what needs to be done to ensure the Hispanic community has better access to health care. UNIDOS is a newly formed Inclusion...

This month’s episode focuses the efforts of two of Cone Health’s Network Inclusion Groups: BAHNG, the first group formed, and LAUNCH, the most recent addition. Both are part of the effort to reach and serve all the diverse members of the Cone Health community. Leaders from both groups talk about their efforts and how to get involved. BAHNG—the Black & African American Healthcare Network Group—...

In each installment of Authentic Moments w/Kiva, Kiva Elliott, vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Cone Health, has frank, no-holds-barred conversations about a range of issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.  In this episode. the tables are turned and Kiva is asked to reflect on what Cone Health has accomplished in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. She s...

This month’s episode of Authentic Moments w/ Kiva centers on promoting inclusivity at Cone Health, particularly in the care given to members of the LGBTQ+ community. The subject matter experts share details about a letter they received from a member of the LGBTQ+ community about their birth experience. The positive feedback the letter offered highlighted the importance of being open to learning ne...

Take a deeper look into tattoos and healthcare. What is the "why" behind some of the tattoos that are seen around Cone Health? In this month's episode of Authentic Moments w/ Kiva, Kiva explores the meaning behind tattoos and how they can connect patients and providers.

This month’s episode focuses on the importance of mental wellness and combating the stigma that still surrounds seeking mental health care. COVID-19 has left many health care workers physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Sannyu McDonald Harris, MS, NCC, LCMHC, shares how those in health care can maintain their mental well-being during these difficult times, in addition to drawing attention...

This month’s episode shares insights from Cone Health professionals on the role of women in leadership positions in the workplace. The conversation focuses on how women’s career experiences may be different than their male colleagues, as well as how women can provide a network of growth and mentorship for other women. The best way to achieve a more equitable outcome is by being intentional and ens...

This month’s episode details the “Open Minds, Respectful Voices” program from the National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad (NCCJ). The work of NCCJ is focused on fighting bias, bigotry and racism in all their forms. The subject matter experts speak on how more and people are searching for ways to have conversations about race in a productive way. They highlight how their...

In the first episode of Authentic Moments w/Kiva, Kiva Elliott, vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer Cone Health, sits down with three of Cone Health’s pharmacists—Courtney Isom, Pharmacy Operations Coordinator; Andre Harvin, Director of Pharmacy, Oncology Services; and Elvira Madueme, Assistant Director of Operations, Wesley Long Pharmacy—to talk about the COVID-19 vac...