Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Lakeland Regional Health

At Lakeland Regional Health, we deliver the best outcomes and safest care by placing people at the heart of all we do. We believe diversity and inclusion drive overall wellbeing and the quality of life for every community member. It is our goal to amplify equity — by providing culturally competent care to all, equal access to opportunities, healthcare education, and support resources.

Diversity and Equity Council

The Diversity and Equity Council (DEC) was created to develop strategic solutions, education, and initiatives that drive lasting and meaningful change across Lakeland Regional Health. The Council includes a broad representation from across the health system as well as members of our community.

Council Members

LRH Executive Sponsor

Danielle Drummond
LRH, President & CEO

LRH Community Health

Lauren Springfield
LRH, Director of Community Health

LRH Quality/Population Health

Dawn Blanchard
LRH, Director of Strategic Performance/Quality

LRH Talent Engagement

Beverly Mack
AVP – Employee Relations & Inclusion

LRH Talent Education

Linda Williams
AVP – Learning & Organizational Development

LRH At-large team member

Timothy Boynton
Senior Vice President of Development and Chief Public Relations & Communications Officer

LRH Data Analytics

Shondria Lopez-Merlos
Analytics Consultant II

LRH Provider

Vacant

LRH Ambulatory

Joseph Davis
AVP – Ambulatory Operations and Physician Recruitment

LRH Legal and Risk

Stacy Carrozza
AVP – Associate General Counsel

LRH At-Large Team Member

Henry Johnson
Supervisor, Housekeeping

LRH Ambulatory

Sarah Bhagat, CLSSBB
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lakeland Regional Health Physician Group, Ambulatory Operations and Organizational Effectiveness

LRH Graduate Medical Education

Nancy Finnigan
Designated Institutional Official

LRH Patient experience

Chastity Jackson
Patient Advocate

LRH at-large team member

Staci Campbell
Director – Behavioral Health Nursing

Community Member

Kevin Acevedo
YMCA of West Central Florida Wellness/Membership Director

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Celebrating Black History Month: A Call to Cultivate Cultural Competency in Healthcare

At Lakeland Regional Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding, recognizing the rich contributions of the Black community to our society and, particularly, to the field of healthcare.

Thrive University is an annual month-long immersive experience focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion where team members can participate in education opportunities, engage in roundtable discussions, and take part in group activities.

Thrive University takes place in October.

For Team Members

Do you have an interest in serving on a Diversity and Equity Council subcommittee? E-mail Lauren.Springfield@myLRH.org.

Resources for Patients and Families

Patient Non-Discrimination Notice →

Community Health Needs Assessment →

Accessibility

Hearing Loss - Guide for Effective Communication →

Behavioral Health Equity

Office of Behavioral Health Equity →

Resources for underserved racial and ethnic minority, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Lakeland Regional Health

Diversity and Equity Council

Council Members

LRH Executive Sponsor

LRH Community Health

LRH Quality/Population Health

LRH Talent Engagement

LRH Talent Education

LRH At-large team member

LRH Data Analytics

LRH Provider

LRH Ambulatory

LRH Legal and Risk

LRH At-Large Team Member

LRH Ambulatory

LRH Graduate Medical Education

LRH Patient experience

LRH at-large team member

Community Member

Video Gallery

Resources for Patients and Families

Patient Non-Discrimination Notice →

Community Health Needs Assessment →

Accessibility

Hearing Loss - Guide for Effective Communication →

Behavioral Health Equity

Office of Behavioral Health Equity →

LGBTQ+

LGBT National Help Center →

National Center for Transgender Equality →

The Human Rights Campaign →

Trans Lifeline →

Coming out to Your Provider →

Spiritual Care

LRH Pastoral Care →

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