The joint recognition earned by Keck Medicine of USC and USC Student Health places USC in a top tier of healthcare organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ communities
Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
HEI is the leading national benchmarking survey of health care facility policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. A record 1,065 health care facilities participated in the 2024 HEI survey; only 36% (384 facilities) earned ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation.
“Keck Medicine is proud to serve the LGBTQ+ community through patient-centered care, dedicated advocacy and fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment,” said Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to delivering quality care tailored to the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community within a supportive and inclusive setting.”
USC Student Health, which provides comprehensive health care to USC students, participated in the survey for the second time and joins a select group of college health care providers in receiving the leader designation. Student Health recently celebrated 10 years of gender-affirming care for students, and continues to provide comprehensive specialized medical and counseling services tailored for LGBTQ+ students, including gender-affirming care.
The USC Gender Affirming Care Program at Keck Medicine of USC offers comprehensive health care tailored to transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse patients. The program’s dedicated patient navigator assists patients with their personalized needs throughout their health care journey.
Read more about Keck Medicine of USC and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index.
