Our mission is to be a gateway to good health for all—but we cannot do that without the essential government programs, services, and policies that enable us to provide accessible and affordable care to our patients and clients. In addition to directly providing affirming care, Equitas Health advocates on the local, state, and federal level for public policies that support the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC individuals, and people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS. Equitas Health is committed to fighting for policies at the intersection of health equity and racial justice, and we endeavor to eliminate disparities facing our patients and clients.
We remain committed to advocating for equitable and just public policies. In 2024, we will pursue public policy solutions focused on:
We will support legislation to advance access to quality health care, education, community development, social connectivity, and economic stability.
External Affairs advocates for legal and societal change to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.
To be silent in the presence of injustice is to collude with it. Read our public statements and policy briefs.
In order to make good policy, we have to elect good policymakers. Together, our voices make a difference!
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Part of our mission at Equitas Health is to serve as a voice for the LGBTQ+ community, and we actively work to advocate for equality and dignity for all at the local, state, and federal levels.
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Equitas Health understands that housing is healthcare. Our team is committed to promoting and advancing policies that address the severity of the housing crisis in our service areas and across the country. We will advocate for policies that end discriminatory rental and eviction practices, expand funding for the HOPWA program, and expand appropriate, affirming, and affordable shelter or housing options.
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Fighting HIV/AIDS has been at the center of Equitas Health’s mission since our organization’s inception, and we are committed to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the US.
To achieve this goal, we must prevent transmission of HIV, provide treatment and care for those affected by HIV/AIDS, and ensure that PLWH/A have access to the necessary support services to maintain their treatment and to guarantee a stable and healthy life.
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system because of discriminatory laws and policies that lead to criminalization, over-policing, and targeting by law enforcement. In an effort to address this overrepresentation, Equitas Health is committed to decreasing initial entrance and recurring reentrance into the criminal justice system for members of the LGBTQ+ community and to specifically addressing issues that LGBTQ+ youth face within the criminal justice system.
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We can all play a part.
Your generous gifts to Equitas Health help increase access to affordable and affirming care in your community and throughout the state.
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