The New York-Presbyterian Hospital Expands Focus On Health Equity With New Center

The New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City is now adding a new wing focused on the problem of racial and ethnic disparities in the field of medicine. This initiative is a significant step towards addressing systemic issues in healthcare access and quality. The center is coming to be thanks to a generous $50 million pledge from billionaire Ray Dalio, according to a recent announcement from the hospital itself.

The newly established Dalio Center for Health Justice aims to tackle health inequities and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to quality healthcare. In a press release, the hospital stated that the center will be dedicated to understanding and improving health equity, addressing health justice, and driving action that leads to measurable improvements in health outcomes for all. This includes promoting the concept of health justice and directly addressing related issues through research, health education, and various programs designed to foster equity in clinical operations.

Dalio's involvement goes beyond financial contributions; he serves as a trustee with the hospital and is recognized as an "important thought partner" behind the center. He emphasizes the importance of equal healthcare and education as fundamental building blocks of a just society. "We know that these don’t adequately exist," Dalio stated, expressing excitement about the partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian to achieve more health justice. The center will not only focus on its surrounding community but will also look to collaborate with other groups across the country engaged in similar work, including sponsoring grant funding in the field of health justice.