Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health, Wellness and Support

The University of Kansas Health System employs and cares for people of all types. We value and respect each individual.
Our health system is an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

A Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality
We have been recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), based on the Healthcare Equality Index. Our health system is one of 496 healthcare facilities in the nation to receive Leader status.
Nationally recognized for LGBTQ+ support
Our designation as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality from the Human Rights Campaign recognizes healthcare facilities for policies and practices supporting equity and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) patients, visitors, business partners and employees. The Human Rights Campaign's scoring criteria includes practices in the areas of:
- Nondiscrimination and staff training
- Patient services and support
- Employee benefits and policies
- Patient and community engagement
We are also the proud recipient of the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index Award. The honor recognizes the equitable and inclusive care we provide for LGBTQ+ patients and their families. The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) evaluates more than 2,200 national healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. This is our 5th year to receive the award.
Resources at The University of Kansas Health System

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Community resources
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Gender Pathway Services at Children's Mercy Hospital
Children's Mercy Hospital provides interdisciplinary, family-centered services for transgender, gender-variant and gender-questioning children. Gender Pathway Services supports the physical, mental and social health of patients and their families as they navigate the process of gender identity development. -
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality
GLMA's mission is to ensure healthcare equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals and healthcare providers. You can find a provider based on your ZIP code and other health resources on the GLMA website.
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Kansas City Center for Inclusion, Inc. (KCCI)
KCCI provides a safe, welcoming space where LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, friends and straight allies can come for education and resources. They offer referrals for LGBTQ+ resources by phone, web or in person. They provide on-site counseling, a meeting and event space, educational sessions and social events and a lending library on LGBTQ+ subjects. -
PFLAG Kansas City
PFLAG Kansas City is a local chapter of PFLAG, the nation’s foremost family-based organization committed to the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. PFLAG Kansas City offers help for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQIA) youth, their families and communities around the topics of sexual orientation and gender identity.
For more information on our services, contact the assistant director of professional engagement, Gigi Siers, MS, RN, NE-BC, at 913-588-3046 or gsiers@kumc.edu.