Who We Are Pride at Lurie Children's
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
In April 2016, Lurie Children’s issued our Model Administrative Procedures to guide schools as they navigate how to support gender inclusion, something that is important for all students. Read the position statement. Download this literature review which outlines the research behind the Model Administrative Procedures and best practices for gender inclusion in schools.
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.
If you are interested in supporting the Pride work at Lurie Children's, contact us at 773.303.6069 or centerforGSHP@luriechildrens.org.
