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Thank you for considering Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center as your source of healthcare.\u00a0 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.\u00a0\u00a0 We understand how important it is to receive healthcare in a setting where you feel comfortable, open and safe with your provider team.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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<\/a>\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

LGBTQ + Friendly and Knowledgeable Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to provide a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients and families.\u00a0The clinicians below are some of our Rancho LGBTQ+ Friendly Providers:<\/p>\n

Alan Chen, PT, DPT
\nPhysical Therapist<\/p>\n

Antonio Moya, MD, MPH
\nBoard Certified Neurologist<\/p>\n

Alexandra Schang, PT, DPT, NCS, RYT-200
\nPhysical Therapy Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist<\/p>\n

Charlotte Sykora, PhD.
\nClinical Psychologist<\/p>\n

Dennis Wong, MD, FACP<\/p>\n

Joseph Tadeo
\nNursing Director<\/p>\n

Katherine Chan, M.A. CCC-SLP
\nSpeech Pathologist<\/p>\n

Madhvi Shah, MD, MPH
\nFamily Medicine Physician<\/p>\n

Michael Bolaris, MD
\nAdult and Pediatric Infectious Disease<\/p>\n

Michelle LeBrun, MD
\nAdult Infectious Disease<\/p>\n

LGBTQ+ Informational Resource Brochure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rancho LGBTQ+ Guide and Resources
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Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health Services<\/span>\u00a0Policy 707 Equal Employment Opportunity<\/a>
\nRancho Equal Employment Opportunity<\/a>
\nRancho Organizational Ethics Policy<\/a>
\nRancho Patient Rights and Responsibilities<\/a>
\nRancho Patient Visitation Information<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Resources
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\nCalifornia Safe School Coalition<\/a>
\nHuman Rights Campaign – Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)<\/a>
\nLGBT Center, Orange County<\/a>
\nLGBT National Help Center<\/a>
\nLos Angeles Gender Center<\/a>
\nLos Angeles LGBT Center<\/a>
\nNational Center for Transgender Equality<\/a>
\nPFLAG Los Angeles<\/a>
\nSouth Bay LGBT Center<\/a>
\nThe LGBT Center Long Beach<\/a>
\nTransLatin Coalition<\/a>
\nTransforming Families<\/a>
\nTransgender Law Center<\/a>
\nWorld Professional Association for Transgender Health<\/a><\/p>\n

LGBTQ Related Health Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women<\/a>
\nAmerican Cancer Society: Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men<\/a>
\nCA Public Health<\/a>
\nSupporting LGBTQ+ Youth | Adolescent and School Health | CDC<\/a>
\nInformation regarding PrEP and PEP in LA County<\/a>
\nLGBTQ+ Comprehensive Health & Well-being Guide<\/a>
\nNational LGBT Cancer Network<\/a>
\nTransLifeline (Transgender Suicide Prevention)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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