Eisenhower Health Named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA — Eisenhower Health has received the designation of "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer" in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index, it was announced Monday.

The Healthcare Equality Index is a survey of healthcare facilities and their policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

The survey looks at four central categories to make its assessment:
— Policies and training in LGBTQ+ patient care;
— LGBTQ+ patient services and support;
— Employee benefits and policies, and
— Patient and community engagement.

"The Healthcare Equality Index, at its core, strives to ensure LGBTQ+ people are protected and affirmed by their healthcare providers and feel safe seeking services," said Director of Health and Aging at The Human Rights Campaign, Tari Hanneman.

Eisenhower Health earned a 95 out of 100 from the assessment, placing it among 251 of the 906 participating healthcare facilities to earn the designation.

"Our healthcare team is committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all of our patients keeping equity and inclusion top of mind," said Martin Massiello, president of Eisenhower Health. "We are so proud to be designated as a Top Performer in LGBTQ Healthcare because we believe every patient should receive safe, high quality care."