Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health, Wellness and Support

We provide high-quality, patient-centered care while respecting our patients' beliefs and customs. Our patient relations team members are available to answer questions and assist with concerns. As patient advocates, the team supports everyone who receives services in our hospital and clinic locations in the Kansas City area. To contact our patient relations team, call 913-588-1290.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to your individual transformation. Our goal is to alleviate gender dysphoria, which may require a variety of services that vary from person to person. We aim to assist people who identify as transgender, transsexual, gender variant, gender nonconforming and gender questioning. Learn more about gender-affirming medicine.

For patients striving to build a family, our fertility specialists use state-of-the-art reproductive technology to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services. We recognize that each patient is unique and fertility treatments should be individualized, comprehensive and compassionate. Our physicians and clinical staff work as a team, partnering alongside patients to support them through the fertility journey.

We have dedicated HIV pharmacists credentialed through the American Academy of HIV Medicine. They provide HIV medications and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a course of medications for people who are at risk for HIV, to patients in the infectious disease clinic. Other services they offer include:

• Assistance with medication coverage and affordability
• Medication education
• Medication review and screening for drug interactions
• Periodic check-ins to discuss how you're feeling on the medication
• Personalized medication selection in partnership with your provider periodic

For more information, contact our pharmacy department at 913-588-1227.

Members of our staff participate in a variety of community events, including KC PrideFest, AIDS Walk Kansas City, the Kansas City Gay Softball Word Series and Pride Night at Kauffman Stadium. The softball world series hosted more than 5,000 softball players from the U.S. and Canada as part of the Come to Play! Gay Softball World Series (GSWS), and many employees from The University of Kansas Health System volunteered at the event. Pride Night at Kauffman Stadium featured an employee tailgate at the first Pride event at The K.

We also host LGBTQ+ recruitment fairs. In 2019, The University of Kansas Health System hosted Kansas City’s first-ever job fair focused on LGBTQ+ workers. The event, which was sponsored by Kansas City Center for Inclusion, featured representatives from 20 area employers, light refreshments and a brief program. Approximately 400 job-seekers participated.

We offer our staff members Safe Zone training, which allows our staff to have a deeper familiarity with affirming language, inclusive practices and how our organization can continue to be a more safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ employees. Continuing education credits may be available, depending on the position.