Lloyd H. Dean Institute for Humankindness & Health Justice
We are on a mission to leverage the power of humankindness to address health disparities in communities across the country, address the social causes of poor health and advance health justice. The Institute is a convener and catalyst for evidence-based humankindness and health justice initiatives across CommonSpirit Health and serves as a resource for not only the health care sector but all industries.
“The most innovative thing that I’ve seen in health care yet is a simple and proven idea — that kindness has the power to heal.”
-Lloyd H. Dean, Chief Executive Emeritus and Foundation Executive, CommonSpirit Health
Strategic priorities
Education & Training
Health justice begins with humankindness. The Institute develops comprehensive educational and training programs that harness the science of kindness, compassion, education and trust. These opportunities are designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to foster a more humane and just health care environment and world.
Research & Evaluation
The Institutes is dedicated to pioneering innovation research and evaluation initiatives that explore the critical relationship between humankindness and health justice. We aim to uncover new insights leading to the development of evidence-based practices that can drive meaningful change in health care systems and global policy.
Help build healthier communities
Real change requires strong collaborations and engaged partners. Our donors are essential to our efforts to advance health justice and build healthier communities. Learn more about the Institute’s strategic priorities and how we’re transforming ideas into action.