Cultural Awareness
Educational Materials
Cultural Awareness
At Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), we make it a priority to appreciate the diverse individuals within our community, whether they are members or providers. We believe that diversity adds a unique richness to experiences with us, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all. To support this commitment, we provide access to various educational materials and resources that promote diversity and inclusion. By offering these resources, we strive to empower individuals to learn, grow, and embrace the value of diversity in all its forms.
Black Child Development Institute
Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) mission has been instrumental to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families through education and advocacy. African American children face many unique challenges in society. In Milwaukee, stressors like poverty, violence, mental health, child abuse, neglect, poor education, and teen pregnancy impact their quality of life. BCDI is committed to helping African American children overcome challenges and barriers in education, health care, mental health, and child welfare that might prevent them from reaching their full potential in life.
Tapestry Cards
Tapestry Cards present information on culture that can help us become more aware of our members, patients and co-workers views, traditions, and actions.
There is information on interpersonal relationships, treatment issues, important holidays and dates, as well as a brief glossary of words and their meanings. While you can use this information as a guide, keep in mind that all people within a culture are not all the same. Be sure to ask your patients and their families about specific beliefs, practices, and customs that may be relevant and important during medical treatment and hospitalization. With respect to co-workers, the same guidance applies to learning more about their beliefs, practices, and customs in order to create respect and teamwork in the work place.
Learn about the cultures listed by downloading the Tapestry Cards. The cards contain information about how cultures tend to view interpersonal relationships and treatment issues.
Please remember that each piece of information does not necessarily apply to all people from the culture. The cards also list some important holidays and dates, as well as a brief glossary of words and their meanings.
These cards are available for our use with permission from the University of Chicago Hospitals.