The Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium advocates for improvements in access to healthcare, services, and experiences to the LGBTQ+ population in Grand Rapids. As healthcare policies nationwide change at rapid rates for the LGBTQ+ community, these policies not only impact providers, but impact those patients in the system.
The Consortium will host the second annual "Healthcare Reimagined" conference this Friday, May 1 at Grand Rapids Community College. The all-day event will feature breakout sessions, lunch provided, panel discussion, and keynote address from ALCU of Michigan's LGBTQ+ Project lead attorney Jay Kaplan. The event focuses on reducing barriers to healthcare access and advocating for advancements in inclusive healthcare.
The day culminates in a public after-party featuring the NOH8 campaign, where the public can visit Vivant Brewery for an open photo shoot between 5 to 8 P.M. to pose for a NOH8 photo. There is no reservation or tickets needed for the photo shoot, although photos are taken on a first-come, first- served basis.
Registration for Healthcare Reimagined is $100 per person and available online.
Consortium executive director Jennie Knight and board chair Doug Booth visited the Morning Mix to share more.
Visit grlgbtqhealthcareconsortium.org for more information including registration a full schedule of events. You can RSVP to the NOH8 photo shoot on Facebook.
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