UCLA Health received a top score and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in an annual assessment by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The organization’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is a LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that looks at healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equitable treatment of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
Of the 1,065 healthcare facilities surveyed, UCLA Health was one of 384 to receive the maximum score in each of four areas and earn the equality leader designation:
- Non-discrimination and staff training;
- Patient services and support;
- Employee benefits and policies; and,
- Patient and community engagement
UCLA Health has a breadth of LGBTQ+ affirming programs including the Gender Health Program, EMPWR Program, LGBTQ+ Champion designation for physicians, and an annual presence at community events including LA Pride and WeHo Pride. Through these efforts, UCLA Health continues to expand access, promote health and wellness, and advocate for high-quality, science-driven health care for everyone.
