Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ Care

We are fiercely committed to providing LGBTQ+ care that’s expert, equitable, and welcoming.

We know that the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people and their families have been much damaged by discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to eliminating them from the care we offer.

Nationally Recognized in HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index.

All Dignity Health hospitals across California, Arizona, and Nevada have been recognized as Leaders or Top Performers in the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). This prestigious designation reflects our unwavering commitment to providing respectful, welcoming, and equitable care for everyone in the communities we serve.

The HEI is the nation's leading LGBTQ+ healthcare equality benchmarking tool. This recognition underscores Dignity Health's dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

At Dignity Health, you can expect:

  • Culturally competent staff: Our healthcare professionals are trained to provide sensitive and inclusive care tailored to your unique needs.
  • Respectful and affirming environment: We celebrate diversity and strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where you feel comfortable being yourself.
  • Comprehensive healthcare services: We offer a wide range of healthcare services to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

 

We offer customized care.

Our providers are being trained to offer sensitive, welcoming care to LGBTQ+ people and their families—and in two locations we have made a special, nation-leading commitment to LGBTQ+ care.

"I've been impressed and moved by the strength and sincerity of Dignity Health's dedication to doing right by LGBTQ+ people and our families."

The Gender Institute at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco was created to provide state-of-the-art transgender health care—and it also provides critically needed training to providers in this realm. The CARE Center at St. Mary Long Beach—founded in 1986 to respond to the AIDS crisis—has been a national leader in HIV/AIDS care, including groundbreaking education for providers in PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) treatment.

Evaluating ourselves rigorously and seeking to improve.

We engaged a leading educator and consultant in LGBTQ+ health to provide us with a candid assessment of our strengths—and our growth areas. Shane Snowdon, founding director of the UCSF Center for LGBT Health & Equity and of HRC’s Health & Aging Program, has helped us strengthen our training, policies, and practices in a host of areas, so that we can be an ongoing leader in LGBTQ+ care.

Shane Snowdon

"I've been impressed and moved by the strength and sincerity of Dignity Health's dedication to doing right by LGBTQ+ people and our families."

Our Non-Discrimination Policies

These are our policies forbidding LGBTQ+ discrimination:

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].