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…
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HEI 2022 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders
An impressive 496 (55%) of HEI 2022 participants received the top score of 100 in the HEI and earned the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation.
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…
Healthcare Facility Search Key
In this online database of healthcare facilities, there are six different types of facilities listed.
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…
Healthcare Equality Index: Default Surrogate Selection Laws
State law in the area of default surrogate decision-makers remains a patchwork that can make the implementation of policies that ensure equal treatment of LGBTQ+ patients and their families difficult.…
Healthcare Equality Index 2022
In its 15th year, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their…
Health Disparities Among Bisexual People
Far too many LGBTQ+ people face bias and discrimination when seeking health care, and as we continue to work to address this critical issue, it’s imperative to address the specific…
Health Care Proxy
A health care proxy, or durable power of attorney for health care, allows you to designate another person as your agent to make health care decisions on your behalf.
Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children
When a child shows signs of distress about their gender, or a family feels they could use more support in raising a gender-expansive child, it's a good idea to connect…
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