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的 Human Rights Campaign Foundation 公认的 Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 University of Utah with renewal of designation as an “LGBTQ+ High Performer” in the 16th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index.
的 Healthcare Equality Index is the nation’s leading review of health care facility policies 和 best practices to ensure equitable treatment of all patients, 游客, 和 employees.
"Nearly half of us will experience a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. It does not care what you look like, who you love, or how you identify. Huntsman Cancer Institute is a place that is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate cancer care to every patient we serve.”
Mary Beckerle, PhD
CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute
的 Healthcare Equality Index evaluates healthcare facilities on five central criteria:
Non-Discrimination 和 Staff Training
Patient 服务 和 Support
Employee Benefits 和 Policies
Patient 和 Community Engagement
Responsible Citizenship
A committee of leaders, 工作人员, 和 students led the renewal application effort, outlining how Huntsman Cancer Institute meets designation criteria through efforts such as ensuring appropriate, welcoming interactions with patients; collecting self-identified patient data; providing faculty 和 工作人员 resources; ensuring access to all-gender restrooms; guaranteeing LGBTQ+ employees receive equal treatment in health-related benefits 和 policies; 和 participation in community engagement activities aimed at reducing health disparities, among other initiatives.
In addition to clinical care, the designation also advances Huntsman Cancer Institute’s research mission as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This includes engaging patients from all backgrounds in clinical research opportunities, providing education about cancer screening 和 care, 和 encouraging community members to engage in healthy behaviors that prevent cancer.
Huntsman Cancer Institute was first 公认的 with this designation in 2022.
Earlier this month, Huntsman Cancer Institute team members attended the Utah Pride Festival 和 Parade where they distributed sunscreen 和 information on sun safety 和 other ways to prevent cancer.
媒体接触
Heather Simonsen
Public Affairs Senior Manager
Huntsman Cancer Institute
801 581-3194
公共.affairs@hci.犹他州.edu
About Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 University of Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 University of Utah is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, 爱达荷州, 蒙大拿, 内华达, 和怀俄明州. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, groundbreaking discoveries, 和 world-class patient care, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, 预防, 诊断, 治疗, 并存活下来. Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing 和 prevention through scientific breakthroughs 和 cutting-edge technology to advance cancer treatments of the future beyond the st和ard of care today. We have more than 300 open clinical trials 和 250 research teams studying cancer. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for underst和ing how cancer begins 和 using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient’s unique disease. Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M. 和 Karen Huntsman.