Nondiscrimination and Language Assistance

Cumberland Pediatric Foundation (CPF) does not discriminate in admission to, participation in, or access to its programs, services, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CPF also follows Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

CPF follows applicable VUMC nondiscrimination policies and reporting procedures, including protections under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Your Rights

You have the right to participate in CPF programs and activities without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. You may ask questions, request language assistance, or report a concern about discrimination.

CPF prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises a concern, files a complaint, assists another person in doing so, or participates in an investigation.

Questions and Complaints

If you believe you have experienced discrimination in connection with a CPF program, service, or activity, you may contact CPF’s designated Title VI Coordinator through VUMC Employee and Labor Relations:

Rochelle Johnson
Title VI Coordinator
VUMC Employee and Labor Relations
Phone: 615-343-4759
Fax: 615-343-2176
Email: employeerelations.vumc@vumc.org

When reporting a concern, please describe what happened, when it occurred, the CPF program or activity involved, and how you would like to be contacted. Assistance with communicating a concern is available upon request.

Concerns are reviewed through applicable VUMC reporting and investigation procedures. Individuals may also contact the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Civil Rights or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights directly. Using CPF’s internal reporting process is not required before contacting an external agency.

Free Language Assistance

CPF can arrange qualified interpreter services and translation of membership and program materials through VUMC when needed. These services are available at no cost to you.

To request assistance, contact CPF at 615-336-6053 or cpfnashville@gmail.com. Please identify your preferred language and the CPF information or activity for which you need assistance. You do not need to provide your own interpreter.

Español: Hay servicios gratuitos de interpretación y traducción disponibles. Para solicitar ayuda con información o actividades de Cumberland Pediatric Foundation, llame al 615-936-6053 o escriba a cpfnashville@gmail.com. Indique el idioma que prefiere.