LGBTQ+ health

Your health care experience should begin with trust. At Penn Medicine, we’re committed to providing compassionate, respectful care for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and communities, as well as people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and family structures.

Across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, care is available in community practices, specialty centers, and hospitals throughout the regions we serve. From routine appointments to complex specialty care, our teams are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels welcomed, heard, and respected. We also provide LGBTQ+ health resources and information to help you better understand your care options.

Penn Medicine has been recognized since 2016 as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, the highest designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Six Penn Medicine hospitals have earned perfect scores in the Healthcare Equality Index. For those seeking care, this designation reflects our ongoing commitment to creating welcoming environments, providing equitable access to services, and supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ communities.

Founded in 2014, the Penn Medicine Program for LGBTQ+ Health leads systemwide efforts to improve care, education, and workplace culture for LGBTQ+ people. The program advances health equity by integrating LGBTQ+ health education into medical training, providing patient navigation services, supporting faculty and staff mentorship opportunities, and fostering community engagement through local and national LGBTQ+ initiatives. These efforts help strengthen access to affirming care while building trust with the communities Penn Medicine serves.

The program has helped expand LGBTQ+ care across the health system through work such as implementing sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection across multiple platforms and supporting a network of LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care providers. These efforts help improve access to affirming, compassionate care and foster a more inclusive experience across Penn Medicine.

Health needs can change throughout life. From routine care to medical and surgical care, LGBTQ+ affirming services are available across primary care and many specialties throughout Penn Medicine, including:

• Primary and preventive care
• Hormone therapy and endocrinology care
• Surgical consultations and specialty care
• Reproductive and family-building care
• Sexual health services, including STI/HIV prevention and treatment services
• Behavioral and mental health services
• Cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and other specialty services