Northern Light Health organizations across the state proudly stand as allies and friends to those in the LGBTQIA2S+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year. As part of the efforts to increase healthcare access, ensure visibility, and elevate the care experience for marginalized groups, many Northern Light Health organizations will participate in a range of educational and celebratory activities.
Bangor region (Acadia Hospital/Home Office/Pharmacy/EMMC):
- A panel discussion entitled, “Unity in Diversity: Embracing gender-affirming care at every level” will take place June 27 at 6:30 p.m. The discussion will feature a diverse panel of experts, including Mahmuda Ahmed, MD; Anna Mayo, PsyD; Greg Bridges-Music, chaplain, Acadia Hospital; and Soren Peterson, a queer youth advocate with lived experience. Visit northernlighthealth.org/HowAreYou for more information.
- Bangor Pride Sponsorship and Participation:
- Date: June 22
- Location: Downtown Bangor
- Activities: Rainbow Partner sponsorship includes parade participation, a vendor table, and inclusion in the Pride Building Block display in West Market Square.
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, Maine Coast Hospital, AR Gould Hospital, Inland Hospital, and Sebasticook Valley Hospital will also participate in local Pride activities, such as sponsoring Pride festivals and participating in parades. Participation in these events underscores the ongoing support for all individuals.
Northern Light Health fosters an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the diversity of all patients, staff, and community members year-round. We offer our employees regular gender diversity and trans and gender non-conforming training across the system throughout the year, and we have made changes in our electronic medical record to be more inclusive.
