We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging that ensures all patients, team members and community members feel seen, respected and valued in every interaction with us.

— Andres Gonzalez, vice president and chief belonging and community engagement officer, Froedtert ThedaCare

Belonging

At Froedtert ThedaCare, belonging isn’t a separate initiative. It’s how we bring our Mission and Guiding Principles to life and advance our Vision every day. It’s about building trust, creating connection and delivering care that honors who people are.

We are committed to understanding and meeting the social, cultural and language needs of everyone we serve. We provide care with respect, integrity and humility that supports and values each person and their unique needs.

Engaging with our communities is at the heart of belonging. We listen, build trust and work together to reduce disparities and address social and economic factors that affect health. This strengthens relationships and makes a real difference in improving population and community health.

In our organization, belonging means valuing the strengths of every person, culture and system. By embracing these differences, we drive innovation, improve outcomes and provide high-quality, culturally responsive care. We strive to create a workplace and community where everyone can thrive.

Emerging Markets

We are proud to support the communities we serve by building trust, fostering partnerships and strengthening connections, while expanding the reach of our services. We meet the unique health care needs of every population through community engagement, cross-cultural communication and language services. By improving access and promoting wellness, we help ensure everyone benefits from the care we provide.

Language Services

Our Language Services team delivers timely, reliable and high-quality interpretation and translation services for patients who are limited English proficient or deaf, ensuring exceptional experiences across our hospitals, health centers and clinics.

Health Impact 

We are committed to expanding access to care, reducing health disparities and addressing the social factors that affect health. We listen to our communities, work with partners and use data to identify care gaps and create lasting solutions. We provide culturally and linguistically responsive care to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, language preference, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Striving for top-tier health for everyone through fair and just practices is fundamental to our Mission and simply the right thing to do.

Strategic Priorities

  • Foster an internal culture of trust and belonging through inclusive leadership, cultural competence and clear, honest communication.
  • Be the trusted partner for communities through consistent, transparent and responsive engagement. 
  • Address social drivers of health by aligning clinical care with community-based solutions.
  • Ensure access to care for all by strengthening safety nets, language access and social support.
  • Improve maternal and fetal outcomes through targeted, culturally responsive care and trusted partnerships.