The Department of Neurology at the University of Iowa is a melting pot of the best neurologists, staff, and employees, regardless of color, religion, gender and/or sexual orientation.  

Our Well-being, Culture, and Belonging (WCB) committee is a group of neurology staff members committed to cultivating a welcoming and safe environment for all our employees. We believe in the principle that everyone can contribute to improving the health and well-being of themselves and others. 

The WCB committee supports our departmental employees by:

• Sponsoring events that promote discussion and education about cultural knowledge, bias, racial disparities, and skills for contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workspace 
• Providing a confidential and supportive network for employees who encounter isolation, micro-aggressions, and other experiences that negatively impact their wellbeing 
• Improving individual and group well-being
• Increasing participation and creating interest in personal health management
• Promoting the NESS principle (nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress) in our training program
• Connecting with our local community and brining awareness of neurological disorders, neuroscience, and neurology as a specialty