Our Support for Transgender, Non-binary & Gender Expansive People
We know that transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive patients face heightened challenges in healthcare and beyond.
Care for LGBTQ+ People and their Families
At Dignity Health, we believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare. We understand the history of discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in healthcare settings. That's why we're committed to providing respectful, welcoming, and knowledgeable care, free from bias.
From the beginning, Dignity Health has embraced compassionate care, a tradition established by our founding Catholic sisters. We stood by this principle during the AIDS epidemic, offering care when others wouldn't. Patients from the LGBTQ+ community still tell us today about sisters in our hospitals who sat for hours with them and their loved ones, holding hands and offering comfort when other health care providers backed away. This commitment to serving all in need remains unwavering.
We see you, we understand you, and we care about you. Our diverse workforce includes many LGBTQ+ employees, reflecting the communities we serve.
Dignity Health is dedicated to serving everyone in need and achieving equality for all.
Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ Care
We are fiercely committed to providing LGBTQ+ care that’s expert, equitable, and welcoming.
Standing Up for Equality
We seek out opportunities to support LGBTQ+ equality.
Our Non-Discrimination Policies
These are our policies forbidding LGBTQ+ discrimination:
- Our ban on discrimination in patient care
- Our guarantee of equal visitation
- Our ban on discrimination in employment
Additional Resources for Patients and Providers
Many excellent resources now exist for LGBTQ+ patients and their health care providers. More Info
Contact Us
Have a question or feedback? Don’t hesitate to contact us! Just email Dignity Health LGBTQ+ Patient Advocate Deanna Buelow: [email protected].