Jefferson Health has announced the launch of a recent program focused on primary care for Philadelphia’s aging LGBTQ+ community.
Pride at the Jefferson Center for Healthy Aging is the first of its kind, the provider said, and combines clinical care and research efforts to create a primary care clinic for older LGBTQ+ adults. It offers gender-affirming care, HIV treatment and advanced care planning. The program launched two months ago.
“Inclusivity is about feeling welcomed, valued and respected, no matter where you’re from or who you are. Putting people first is a core value at Jefferson Health, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer these critical services to the LGBTQIA+ community,” Baligh Yehia, M.D., president of Jefferson Health, said in a press release. […]
Click here to read the full piece. This story was originally published by FierceHealthcare on December 6, 2023.
