Community and Belonging at Bouvé

Belonging is an important concept for us to learn because our careers demand a genuine understanding, and some level of experience creating an environment that optimizes the health of those entrusted to our care. Optimizing health goes beyond clinical knowledge.

— Valeria Ramdin, Professor

Health professionals can use communication as a tool for advocating for those who might not feel a sense of belonging. By calling others in and promoting belonging, we can attempt to put an end to stigmatization and marginalization.

— Elizabeth Glowacki, Professor

Our professional and ethical responsibility is to improve the health of society at large. To do so we must recognize that some members of society have unique needs and challenges to their health and wellbeing. Learning about belonging is the way to do this; belonging efforts benefit everyone.

— Benita Bamgbade, Professor

Health professionals must help people bring their whole and authentic selves to any effort to improve health outcomes. Having the knowledge and skills to foster greater belonging is necessary to create positive and sustainable health for individuals, families and communities.

— Shan Mohammed, Professor

Belonging is not just a concept — it’s a critical element of effective healthcare practice. Learning about belonging equips health professionals to create spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and respected, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

— Nia Johnson, Professor

We are

committed to
creating

a climate of belonging at Bouvé through teaching, learning, dialogue and relationship building.

We seek

to nurture

welcoming spaces.

We are

committed to building community

through our collective efforts to make a positive impact on society.

We acknowledge that

differences in perspective

exist, are to be anticipated, and that respect for our differences is foundational to the universe of ideas that enrich our lives and professions.