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Equal Care

At the Penn Medicine Program for LGBTQ Health, we believe all patients have the right to high-quality, patient-centered health care that is equal and unbiased. We connect you with compassionate and skilled providers across the health system who offer culturally competent care in a judgement-free setting. 

The Penn Medicine Program for LGBTQ Health is committed to providing the best care for the LGBTQ community in a safe and friendly environment. We are one of the only programs in the nation that's dedicated to serving the LGBTQ community by providing culturally-competent, judgement-free health care, and work in partnership and are supported by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and the Penn Medicine Center for Health Equity Advancement.

The Penn Medicine Program for LGBTQ Health has been designated as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and firmly believes that LGBTQ patients deserve access to respectful, compassionate and equitable health care at all times.

What We Offer at the Penn Program for LGBTQ Health

The Penn Medicine Program for LGBTQ Health aims to increase access to care, quality of care and patient experience for LGBTQ people at Penn Medicine. We act at multiple levels within Penn Medicine to meet this goal.

For patients, we maintain a list of affirming providers for self-referral. Our program also offers LGBTQ patient navigation that can help patients explore options for medical care, update medical records, and problem-solve to address any barriers to care.

For questions and inquiries, please call 215-573-8499 or email lgbthlth@med.upenn.edu

LGBTQ Patient Rights

At Penn Medicine, you have the right to:

  • Receive personalized and family-centered health care without discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
  • Designate your partner or child as a visitor, regardless of legal recognition.

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About Us

Our mission is to improve the care of LGBTQ populations by becoming a local and national leader in LGBTQ patient care, education, research and advocacy.

LGBTQ Patient Care

Penn Medicine provides equitable health care to all patients regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or religion.

LGBTQ Resources

Health resources for patients, health professional schools and students, healthcare providers and researchers.

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