Pride at Lurie Children's

Named “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by Human Rights Campaign

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization. 

Lurie Children’s earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality health care and respect they deserve.

Lurie Children’s has been named a “Leader in LGBT Equality” every year since 2014*.

*The Healthcare Equality Index was not completed by HRC in 2015.

Award-Winning Care

In 2017, our program earned the Business Leadership Award from Equality Illinois, an organization dedicated to advancing equal treatment and social justice through education, advocacy and protection of the rights of the LGBT community. Watch the video below to learn about award.

LGBTQ Pride Flag Stickers

Keep an eye out for the Rainbow and Trans Pride Flag Stickers on our badges at Lurie Children’s! Hospital staff can choose to add these stickers to their badge as a symbol of support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients and families.

Pronoun Stickers

In 2017, Lurie Children’s revealed our very own pronoun stickers. Pictured below are a range of the most typical identities, but allowed for self-identification to prevent anyone from feeling unseen. We are in the process of expanding access to these stickers but, in the meantime, don’t hesitate to ask about them!

Chicago Pride

Since 2015, Lurie Children’s has been present annually at Chicago Pride Fest. Pride Fest creates a space for community organizations and businesses to celebrate and affirm the LGBTQ community, while also allowing them to engage and learn about services provided. 

First U.S. Children’s Hospital to Have a Policy Statement that Supports All Trans Youth!

Read our official statement regarding the need for inclusive facilities – not only bathrooms – as a civil right for all youth, especially transgender and gender expansive individuals.

Contact Us

If you are interested in supporting the Pride work at Lurie Children's, contact us at 773.303.6069 or centerforGSHP@luriechildrens.org.