Jacobi Celebrates Pride Month with LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare and March Around the Campus

On Wednesday, June 26th, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi celebrated Pride Month with a celebration and march around the facility’s campus. As a hospital that provides care to all New Yorkers, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, in a safe and compassionate manner, Jacobi is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all patients.

One of the ways that Jacobi does this is through its LGBTQ-affirming Pride Health Center, where patients can receive high-quality, culturally competent, respectful care in the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility. The event was a way for staff and patients to come together in celebration and support of the LGBTQ community. It was a chance to show solidarity and raise awareness about the importance of providing inclusive and affirming healthcare to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Pride Month celebration at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi included a march around the facility’s campus, where staff and patients proudly displayed rainbow flags and other symbols of LGBTQ pride. The event served as a reminder of the hospital’s commitment to providing quality care to all individuals, without discrimination or bias.

Overall, the Pride Month celebration at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi was a powerful and meaningful event that highlighted the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.