Newswise — LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) -- Cedars-Sinai has once again earned national recognition as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader . It is one of 384 U.S.
healthcare facilities to receive this designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index. The index, called HEI for short, evaluates institutions' policies and practices for equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. “We are honored to be recognized again by the HRC's HEI as a leader in LGBTQIA+ healthcare,” said Nicole Mitchell, Cedars-Sinai’s chief diversity and inclusion officer.
“This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and affirming environment for the LGBTQIA+ community.” The biennial recognition is based on detailed criteria grouped under five categories: non-discrimination and staff training; patient services and support; employee benefits and policies; patient and community engagement; and responsible citizenship. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process.
Of those, 384—including Cedars-Sinai—received the top score of 100, earning the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation. Examples of Cedars-Sinai efforts to better serve the LGBTQIA+ community include the Transgender Surgery and Health Program , the LGBTQ+ Center , annual unconscious bias trainings for all Cedars-Sinai employees, and support and participation at community.
