Diversity & Inclusion

Respect. Appreciation. Understanding. 

WakeMed provides an inclusive work and patient care environment where differences are valued and everyone is respected.

A Legacy of Care and Caring

Diversity, inclusion and access have been core to WakeMed's mission and values for more than 55 years. From the beginning, WakeMed Health & Hospitals has been dedicated to providing outstanding and compassionate care to all who seek our services, regardless of age, race, religion or ability to pay.

Memorial Hospital of Wake County – now WakeMed Raleigh Campus – opened its doors in April 1961, and is considered the first integrated hospital in North Carolina. Over the years, WakeMed has expanded to meet the growing needs of our community and today we are proud to offer many programs that nurture a culture of respect for our patients, their families and our employees. Learn what diversity and inclusion means at WakeMed, from employees to our leadership:

• Mission, Vision, and the Wake Way 

  Our organization exists to care for our patients and their families and to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values.

• Representing the “Best Minds and Biggest Hearts” 

  As one of the largest employers in Wake County, we are proud to promote a workforce that draws upon many backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that your individual experiences make us stronger as a whole and we work hard to recognize and celebrate those things that make us unique.

• Providing Exceptional Patient Care 

  WakeMed exists to care for our patients and their families – whatever that family make-up may be – and to improve the health and well-being of our community. Our doors are always open to anyone who needs our services, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or religion. We are dedicated to providing resources to meet the diverse needs of our patients and provide a positive patient experience as well as high-quality, safe care, recognizing that individual needs and preferences differ.

  • WakeMed Spiritual Care provides interfaith spiritual care with respectful care to people of all belief systems.
  • Interpretation & Translation services are available 24 hours a day and can be accessed through the patient's nurse.
  • Patient Advocates promote a positive patient experience by offering support to patients and family members during difficult situations, providing education and resources, and resolving patient concerns.

A Message from our CEO

Contact Us

To learn more about diversity & inclusion at WakeMed, email diversity@wakemed.org.