07 May UW Health earns national LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health has again received the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of the foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index, or HEI, released today. A record 1,065 health care facilities participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process. Of those, 384 received the top score of 100, earning the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation.
“This designation is national recognition that we have an affirming community of care for our LGBTQ+ patients and staff,” said Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, chief diversity officer, UW Health. Read more…