Register for LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in Healthcare Environments
(Nov. 10, 2025) In the complex world of today’s health care system, it is essential to be able to recognize, address, and prevent microaggressions. These subtle forms of bias and discrimination can have a negative impact on employee engagement and staff retention and, over time, contribute to burnout. Join the LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee and Jason Benitez, Vice President, Inclusion, Capital Region Chamber, on Thurs., Nov. 20th from 10-11:30 a.m. ET for an engaging and interactive webinar that will discuss how microaggressions manifest in health care settings, as well as how to identify, understand, and begin to address them.
During this workshop, participants will:
- Gain a better understanding of what microaggressions are and their various forms.
- Explore the effects of microaggressions on individuals and how they may impact your ability to relate to residents and staff.
- Learn how to recognize and respond to microaggressions more effectively.
- Discuss strategies for intervention and ways to create inclusive and respectful relationships.