The Healthy People 2020 initiative lists the LGBTQ+ community as one that experiences serious health disparities. LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have mental health issues, experience substance use disorder, and die by suicide than their cisgender, heterosexual peers. They are also at a higher risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and less likely to seek the healthcare they need (like cancer screenings and annual wellness visits). They are also less likely to feel welcome in a healthcare environment.

Intermountain Healthcare cares for all members of our community. As the largest health system – and the largest private employer – in the state of Utah, Intermountain needs to be a safe place for LGBTQ+ people to access care. Part of that effort is publicly supporting communities with health disparities and celebrate what makes them unique.