Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign, which is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ organization.  

“We are honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign,” stated Jill Welton, president at Glendale Memorial Hospital. “We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion in order to provide everyone with a welcoming and safe environment to receive care.”

The HEI evaluates and scores healthcare facilities on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

• Foundational Policies and Training in LGBTQ+ Patient-Centered Care;
• LGBTQ+ Patient Services and Support;
• Employee Benefits and Policies; and,
• Patient and Community Engagement.

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center.