Diversity Council Praising Mayo Clinic

The Rochester Diversity Council is praising mayo clinic efforts as the health giant makes a $100 million commitment to stand against racism and prejudice.

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"*6 mph the rochester diversity council is praising mayo clinic efforts as the health giant makes a 100?

"*million?

*- dollar commitment to stand against racism and prejudice.

Kimt new three's jessica bringe joins us live from the plummer building with how the announcement could have a rippling effect throughout the community.

Jessica.

Amy?

"* this morning i was here when these bronze doors were opened once again to signify a new chapter for mayo clinic that aims to be more equitable and inclusive.

Just yesterday the doors were closed for the eleven?

"* th time in mayo clinic's history..

Other notable times include nine?

"* eleven and the kennedy assassination.

The closing of the bronze doors only happens on rare occasions to mark a historically significant moment..

And the rochester diversity council says this certainly fits the bill.

Executive director dee sabol tells me a commitment of this magnitude in the med?

"*city wil impact many other local businesses..

And hopefully start a ripple effect of change.

<there will be repercussions and outcomes in our community, not just directly from the funds that mayo has put forward but from the opportunity to collaborate and build out programs that match what mayo is doing internally.

> mayo clinic says part of the plan aims to increase recruitment of health care workers from under?

"* represented groups.

Live in rochester?

"* thank you jessica.

The plan also hopes to provide staff with meaningful community services activites as a way