Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIAR) at PRH

As a health care provider, embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDIAR) in everything we do helps us to deliver more personalized care and better address the barriers that impact patient outcomes and experiences.  

As an employer, fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives strengthens our ability to attract top talent, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges. 

Creating a safer, more inclusive organization is a share responsibility - across every role, team, and interaction. 

EDIAR Video Series 

At the start of our formal EDIAR (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism) journey, we created a video to introduce our committee, speak about our goals and share what EDIAR means to each of us.   

In July, 2025, we released our second video focused on the topic of inclusion. We were thrilled to have the participation of staff, a physician and volunteers who each spoke unscripted about what inclusion means to them.

Examples of some of the work being done 

• Finding ways for our patients to select how they wish to be addressed throughout their hospital experience.  

• Updating policies to include gender-neutral language.

• Hosting staff education sessions on topics such as the use of inclusive language, cultural sensitivity and community resources.

• Ensuring signage is inclusive. 

• Exploring ways to standardize non-gender-based greetings across the organization. 

• Expanding the recognition and celebration of all those who are part of our community by acknowledging special days, weeks or months on our digital screens and social media sites and providing educational resources where possible and appropriate.  

• Exploring ways to expand learning opportunities to include EDIAR as part of staff training and orientation. 

Background  

Our hospital's formal EDIAR (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism) journey began with the launch of our EDIAR Committee in August, 2022. The committee, which meets quarterly, is comprised of staff who represent a diverse cross-section of employee groups and departments. We welcome new members who wish to be part of this journey whether that be staff, physicians or volunteers.

The committee’s mandate is to advise and assist the Senior Leadership Team in the identification, development and implementation of measures and initiatives to ensure there are no groups excluded from the employee and patient experience at Pembroke Regional Hospital.

Specifically, areas where improvements can be made include policy, communication, celebration and education.  

EDIAR Committee Members  

Rose Bennett, Digital Content Creator

Lori-Ann Borne, Occupational Health and Safety 

Marianne Bourgeois, Mental Health Services 

Meghan Campbell, Mental Health Services

Lisa Gravel, Telemedicine  

Ralph Hatem, Human Resources

Jody Kulas, Human Resources

Nathan Lavigne, Mental Health Services  

Carolyn Levesque, Public Affairs and Communications

Brent McIntyre, Human Resources

Virginia Normille, Human Resources

Holly Patterson, Mental Health Services  

Michael Peters, Social Work

Julia Reddy, Ambulatory Clinics

Mbaku Venn, Mental Health Services 

Provide Feedback / Contact Us 

Join us in fostering a more inclusive healthcare community. Embrace diversity, promote equity, and advocate for inclusion at Pembroke Regional Hospital.

If you have feedback or ideas about EDIAR at PRH, or wish to share your own lived experience, you can reach out to inclusion@prh.email.