LGBTQ+
Thank you for considering Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center as your source of healthcare. Rancho is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive healthcare to our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) patients and their families. We understand how important it is to receive healthcare in a setting where you feel comfortable, open and safe with your provider team.
As part of Health Services, we take pride in building a diverse community of workforce members who reflect the spirit of the communities we serve. Listed below are hospital policies that define our LGBTQ+ practices as well as links to community resources to assist you on your journey to good health. If we can offer personalized assistance or help answer any questions you may have, please reach out to us at (562) 385-7428 (Language & Culture Resource Center and LGBTQ Advocacy) or e-mail RanchoLGBTQ@dhs.lacounty.gov Please provide your name and contact information within the body of the email and a response to your query will be provided as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community of care, and hope you will consider joining us on your path to health and wellness.
LGBTQ + Friendly and Knowledgeable Providers
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to provide a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients and families. The clinicians below are some of our Rancho LGBTQ+ Friendly Providers:
Alan Chen, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Antonio Moya, MD, MPH
Board Certified Neurologist
Alexandra Schang, PT, DPT, NCS, RYT-200
Physical Therapy Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Charlotte Sykora, PhD.
Clinical Psychologist
Dennis Wong, MD, FACP
Joseph Tadeo
Nursing Director
Katherine Chan, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
Madhvi Shah, MD, MPH
Family Medicine Physician
Michael Bolaris, MD
Adult and Pediatric Infectious Disease
Michelle LeBrun, MD
Adult Infectious Disease
LGBTQ+ Informational Resource Brochure
Rancho LGBTQ+ Guide and Resources
Policies
Health Services Policy 707 Equal Employment Opportunity
Rancho Equal Employment Opportunity
Rancho Organizational Ethics Policy
Rancho Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Rancho Patient Visitation Information
Community Resources
California Safe School Coalition
Human Rights Campaign – Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)
LGBT Center, Orange County
LGBT National Help Center
Los Angeles Gender Center
Los Angeles LGBT Center
National Center for Transgender Equality
PFLAG Los Angeles
South Bay LGBT Center
The LGBT Center Long Beach
TransLatin Coalition
Transforming Families
Transgender Law Center
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
LGBTQ Related Health Information
American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men
CA Public Health
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth | Adolescent and School Health | CDC
Information regarding PrEP and PEP in LA County
LGBTQ+ Comprehensive Health & Well-being Guide
National LGBT Cancer Network
TransLifeline (Transgender Suicide Prevention)