Winston-Salem, N.C., April 20, 2017 – Novant Health is proud to announce that 13 of its acute care facilities have been recognized as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization.
Novant Health is one of only nine healthcare systems nationwide that have 10 or more facilities that received the recognition. In North Carolina, Novant Health is the only healthcare system with designated facilities in Mecklenburg County, and one of two healthcare systems with designated facilities in Forsyth County. Novant Health UVA Health System medical centers are two of the three facilities recognized in Virginia.
The medical centers designated as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” are:
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
- Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
- Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center
- Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
- Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
- Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
- Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
- Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center
- Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2017, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBTQ patients by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to LGBTQ patients, visitors and team members.
“At Novant Health, diversity and inclusion are part of our core values. We recognize that each person brings a unique perspective and value to our organization, whether as a patient or as a team member,” said Tanya Blackmon, executive vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Novant Health. “We are intentional in identifying ways to address the unique needs of all people in our communities. We are enhancing patient-centered care across our footprint, and our Pride (LGBTQ) Business Resource Group is a resource in our commitment to health care equity. From delivering remarkable patient care, to attracting and retaining diverse talent, to developing community partnerships and having a highly inclusive culture, we value our leadership in diversity and inclusion. Having our facilities recognized as leaders in LGBTQ health care equality is one of many indicators in our commitment.”
Novant Health was among a select group of 302 health care facilities nationwide to be named “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.” Facilities awarded this title meet key criteria, including:
- Foundational elements of LGBTQ patient-centered care
- LGBTQ patient services and support
- Team member benefits and policies
- LGBTQ patient and community engagement.
For more information about the Healthcare Equality Index 2017, visit hrc.org/hei.
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