Desert Regional Earns National Recognition for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

Desert Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in its 2026 Healthcare Equality Index.

The hospital earned a perfect score of 100 points after meeting criteria that measure LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity practices in healthcare settings.

Hospital officials say the designation reflects Desert Regional's ongoing commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients, regardless of background, identity, or ability to pay.

The Healthcare Equality Index evaluates hospitals and healthcare systems across the country on policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ patient care, employee inclusion, and equitable treatment.

Desert Regional has received the recognition multiple times, reinforcing its position as a leader in inclusive healthcare practices.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index is widely regarded as the nation's benchmark for measuring LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity in the healthcare industry.