Celebrating diversity at UF Health

At UF Health, we value the cultural diversity of our faculty, staff, volunteers and students. We strive to be an organization that creates an open and accepting environment for our workforce and those we serve.
We believe in celebrating our diversity because our differences make us stronger. Visit bridge.UFHealth.org/shands-hr/diversity for dates and times of our internal diversity celebrations as they become available.

February
Black History Month
This celebration offers cultural and historical education about African-Americans’ struggles, successes and scholarship and usually includes music, dance performances and a keynote speaker.

May
Pan-Asian History Month
Employees and visitors can learn about the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and their cultures.

September
Hispanic Heritage Month
This celebration provides a colorful window into the many nationalities that make up Hispanic culture and features a great variety of food, live music and dancing.

November
American-Indian Heritage Month
Celebrate rich traditions of the American-Indian culture through music, art and dance during American-Indian Heritage Month.

Veterans Day
Our Veterans Day celebration honors veterans and those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and includes a parade of the U.S. Armed Forces flags carried by employee veterans.