Healthcare Facilities Search

Use this tool to find healthcare facilities near you that are evaluated in the Healthcare Equality Index. The HEI 2022 features more than 2200 healthcare facilities nationwide, including those that…

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Sexual Health, Recursos en Español

Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…

Health & Aging

HEI Interactive Map

Explore our interactive map of over 2,200 healthcare facilities listed in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index to find LGBTQ+ friendly facilities in your area. Click on a pin to see…

Health & Aging

HIPAA and LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

From time to time, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is incorrectly cited as an obstacle to hospital visitation rights and decision making authority for LGBTQ families. On the…

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Workplace

HIV & AIDS and Employment Discrimination

Americans living with HIV or AIDS may face discrimination based on their health status in many areas of life—including employment. Fortunately, federal and state laws protect against discrimination.

Health & Aging

Hospital Visitation Guide for LGBTQ Families

On January 18, 2011, federal regulations regarding patients’ hospital visitation rights went into effect. These new rules, which apply to hospitals participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, require those…