Thompson Again Earns ‘LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader’ Designation

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F.F. THOMPSON HOSPITAL recently received its third consecutive “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).

The latest designations were awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) and based on four criteria: Non-Discrimination and Staff Training, Patient Services and Support, Employee Benefits and Policies, and Patient and Community Engagement.

Thompson previously received the “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the HRC in 2019 and 2018 as well, having previously received other distinctions from the HRC in 2017, 2016 and 2014.

“Receiving this designation for the third year in a row – and being recognized by the HRC for the sixth time – is a tremendous honor for our hospital. In caring for our community, we welcome all patients, visitors and staff members, and we appreciate the HRC’s guidance in ensuring we are meeting everyone’s needs, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason,” said Thompson Health President/CEO Michael F. Stapleton, Jr.