Advancing LGBT Health at an Academic Medical Center: A Case Study.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2015
Abstract
Academic health centers are strategically positioned to impact the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations by advancing science, educating future generations of providers, and delivering integrated care that addresses the unique health needs of the LGBT community. This report describes the early experiences of the Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health, highlighting the favorable environment that led to its creation, the mission and structure of the Program, strategic planning process used to set priorities and establish collaborations, and the reception and early successes of the Program.
Volume
2
Issue
4
First Page
362
Last Page
366
ISSN
2325-8306
Published In/Presented At
Yehia, B. R., Calder, D., Flesch, J. D., Hirsh, R. L., Higginbotham, E., Tkacs, N., Crawford, B., & Fishman, N. (2015). Advancing LGBT Health at an Academic Medical Center: A Case Study. LGBT health, 2(4), 362–366. https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2014.0054
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26788778
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article