Nine Years of Progress: The Temple LGBTQ Inclusive Care Alliance

This year marks nine years since the creation of the Temple LGBTQ Inclusive Care Alliance, a dedicated group of physicians, staff, students and leaders from across Temple Health and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine working to champion inclusive care across the system. What began as a small coalition of committed advocates has grown into a driving force for change, making Temple Health a stronger, more equitable institution for all patients and families.

Building Belonging Through Care

From its earliest days, the Alliance has been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: Every person deserves to be seen, heard and valued for who they are. That vision has guided its efforts to expand access, remove barriers and strengthen trust between Temple Health and the communities it serves.

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