Allina Health earns top scores for disability inclusion for third year in a row

“Our mission is to provide expert care to the communities we serve. To do that, we must make sure our employees feel safe, appreciated and experience a sense of belonging,” said Christine Moore, Allina Health’s Chief Administrative Officer and an executive sponsor of our Ability Employee Resource Group (ERG). “Our Ability Employee Resource Group is among six ERGs offered at Allina Health. This group diligently works to ensure we continuously create an inclusive and accessible workplace for employees with disabilities.”

Now in its tenth year, (DEI) provides companies with the resources needed to measure their disability inclusion policies and programs. 542 companies took part in the DEI report this year, and they each received a score ranging from zero (0) to one hundred (100).

Allina Health is proud to once again receive a top score of 100, which was based on five key areas:

• encouraging employee self-identification.
• leveraging disability-focused employee resource groups.
• conducting accessibility audits.
• modernizing corporate governance.
• Accelerating spending with disability-owned business enterprises.

"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.

The DEI was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. Learn more at https://disabilityin.org/.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life. 

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties: 

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report. 
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties. 
• Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota. 

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.