Black doctors accuse Sutter Health of discrimination, CEO's response met with skepticism

Sutter Health’s CEO, Warner Thomas, has pledged to end racism that has, allegedly, targeted Black physicians at Sutter’s hospitals and clinics for years. Thomas, however, has yet to agree to discuss his reform efforts with the NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit or any other media out, despite his pledge last month to “engage in media requests.” Bigad Shaban reports.
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[@Ali-uf5du]

Im not black but it was a toxic environment. Lasted 1 month then walked out. Threw my uniform in the garbage on the way out. Everything about the place and job was difficult, restrictive, and unfair. Bad management practices and bad employee treatment by management. No one to turn to for help.

[@s.terris9537]

Having worked at Sutter, I can say that from my own experience, Sutter's public professions & their policies against discrimination, harassment, and abuse (etc), are one thing. Once you make a report, it is behind closed doors. They didn't adhere to their own policies & procedures when I made a complaint. I tend to believe these physicians.

[@justicewarrior4600]

They are giving me a hard time so I'm not shocked by this

[@ilmilm6688]

If this is how physicians are treated, it is concerning to think about the people of color, black who need to receive health care treatment within this health care system. Hummmmm

[@dougthomson5544]

After watching this mess since 2015 I have begun to think that the smart move would be to to begin at the top of the building and tear the damned thing down before the inevitable earthquake sends it crashing into neighbouring buildings.

[@propblast82nd]

I think Sutter isn’t exactly hiring the cream of crop to begin with 😮

[@GKP999]

That is a separate issue, competency is not an acceptable excuse to discriminate.

[@charleswilliams8248]

The black doctors are highly qualified!

[@goatrockhunters8000]

Clown city!!!

[@WeAreBlessed777]

At least there is some progress being made, I know it isn't moving as quickly as we would like it to, but the fact that the 2 out of 3 doctors were contacted to set up a meeting is promising...that shows that Sutter is at least taking some action....maybe they will hold and interview after they are done with these meetings....I hope everyone has a blessed day, thank you Jesus for waking us all up and allowing us to live another day, Hallelujah 🙏🏿❤️

[@middleguy1776]

So where's all the evidence?

[@user-rk2sy8df4s]

Asking for evidence is the evidence itself... Or whatever.

[@raysettles5991]

you better worry about these migrants invading your land lol fool.

[@bnwo]

Why ask for something you don't care about?

[@middleguy1776]

@@bnwo if someone is being legitimately discriminated against them the person or persons doing so need to be held accountable civilly and criminally. What gave you the impression I didn't care when I literally asked for evidence?

[@raysettles5991]

@@bnwo ms.cleo how tf you going to tell anyone what they do or dont care about ?you sound crazy asf fr fr.

[@Abelcable_]

So are you going to give us stories of the alleged discrimination? Or are we just going to fastasize this again?

[@llflippa85]

Asking for the stories just shows discrimination

[@vkevpe]

He said, she said. Accusations aren’t proof. Accusations are everywhere these days. DEI is becoming a cult.

[@drmartin5062]

Pretty sure you shouldn’t say such statements. Thinking this way has been linked with further right wing views that could ultimately hurt the group they highlight. Once we get rid of discrimination, which kills more people every year than heart disease, we can worry about doctor’s qualifications. BLM🌈

[@vkevpe]

@@drmartin5062 a lot of doctors are being harassed these days due to group think, government overreach, and centralized bureaucratic decision making at the expense of individuals. I’m not suggesting the doctors are wrong; I’m simply saying that accusations do not constitute proof. It takes a impartial judge or jury to determine that, and impartiality is hard to find these days. People often assume that if the news says it, or implies it, it must be true. Of course that’s dangerous thinking.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

​@@drmartin5062 discrimination kills more than heart disease 😅 okay buddy

[@gilr8453]

You hire them or not..they still sue you. 😂😂😂

[@FatLittleOldLady]

This new ceo has only been there 6 months and he is trying to do something. They were not specific. I don't know whether to be outraged at the treatment they say has been poor against them or not.