Beebe earns LBGTQ Health Care Equality Leader designation

LEWES, Del. – Beebe Healthcare announced on Thursday that it has been designed a “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

We’re told this designation means Team Beebe is a leader in healthcare when it comes to providing inclusive and equitable care for LGBTQ patients and their families.

“I am proud to be part of an organization that is committed to providing inclusive care for our very diverse community here in Sussex County as I am passionate about health issues related to diversity and other social determinants of health outcomes,” said David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO of Beebe Healthcare. “It is Team Beebe’s mission is to improve the health of everyone in Sussex County – those who live, work, and visit here. We are fully committed to doing all I can to accomplish this mission and serve all equally, regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and age.”

HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index uses five criteria to score healthcare systems across the country. This honor means Beebe has LGBTQ-inclusive policies and procedures, including non-discrimination and staff training, patient services and support, employee benefits, community engagement, and is actively involved in the responsible citizenship of promoting LGBTQ equality and patient care.

Participating in this yearly survey helps Beebe learn best practices for LGBTQ equity and inclusion, while helping the community find LBGTQ-friendly healthcare services. In addition, it evaluates equitable policies and benefits offered to team members.