Methodist Healthcare
March 24, 2016

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.  

The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2016, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to LGBT patients, visitors and employees.

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality health care and respect they deserve.

"Our mission statement is serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost effective health care accessible to all. To the staff at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital this means providing the very best for every patient regardless of their background and we're very proud of the HEI leader designation which shows our sensitivity, knowledge and commitment to the needs of LGBT patients and community," said Greg Seiler, CEO at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital.

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is one of a select group of 496 health care facilities nationwide to be named Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality. Facilities awarded this title meet key criteria, including patient and employee non-discrimination policies that specifically mention sexual orientation and gender identity, a guarantee of equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents, and LGBT health education for key staff members. 

Despite all the progress we've made, far too many LGBT people still lack inclusive and affirming health care. Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality are helping to change that, and, in the process, making the lives of LGBT patients and their families better each and every day,” said Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign. LGBT people have a right to be treated equally in all aspects of our lives, and HRC celebrates Metropolitan Methodist Hospital for its work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all patients.

The Healthcare Equality Index offers healthcare facilities unique and powerful resources designed to help provide equal care to a long-overlooked group of patients, as well as assistance in complying with regulatory requirements and access to high-quality staff training.

For more information about the Healthcare Equality Index 2016, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/hei.

About Metropolitan Methodist Hospital:

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, is a 330-bed hospital providing a complete range of health care services to Center City San Antonio and to the many neighborhoods and businesses that border its centralized location. Easy freeway access makes Metropolitan Methodist Hospital convenient for patients, visitors and physicians to access from all parts of the city. Metropolitan Methodist