Gender and Sexuality Development Program News

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

May 8, 2024

CHOP is one of 384 healthcare facilities nationwide earning the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Sep 1, 2020

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that it has earned a designation as a “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), also released today.

Talking to Kids about Gender and Sexual Orientation

Jun 25, 2020

Talking to your kids about gender and sexual identity should be an ongoing discussion; allowing them to ask questions in an open and accepting atmosphere.

CHOP Named Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Five Years in a Row

Aug 26, 2019

For the fifth year in a row, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month

Jun 20, 2019

Check out some of our programs, efforts and community celebrations in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, organized by the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CHOP.

Support of the Gender Nonconforming Child and Family the Top Priority

Nov 27, 2018

Using the case of Maeve, a 5-year-old who now goes by M, we explain gender dysphoria and the importance of follow-up care by providers who respect and support the child, as well as support and educate the child’s family members.

CHOP Named Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Mar 29, 2018

For the fourth year in a row, CHOP has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign

Nov 20, 2014

CHOP earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families.

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