The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the educational arm of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) released its 11th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), reflecting a decade of progress in LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare. Ingham Community Health Center (ICHC) was awarded Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality status in 2018.
To receive Leadership Status, ICHC had to show LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices in four areas; LGBTQ patient-centered care, LGBTQ patient services and support, fully-inclusive employee benefits and policies, and LGBTQ patient and community engagement. Each of these areas were scored, to receive the coveted status of "2018 Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality", a facility must score 100 points out of 100 points.
Ingham Community Health Centers is one of just 418 nationwide to receive the top designation, this is also ICHC's second year to receive Leadership status. In Michigan, ICHC was one of five facilities to receive this designation, and it remains the only community health center in Michigan to receive this recognition.
ICHC ensures that all patients are able to access health care services without regard for an individual's race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, height, weight, veteran status, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, limited English proficiency, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or ability to pay for services. This is a core at ICHC, and being recognized by the HRC was an affirmation of this statement.
Every year, ICHC plans on using the information obtained from the previous survey to strengthen current programs, and to adopt and develop new programs to assist the LGBTQ community.
If you have questions or concerns you may address them to any staff, manager or administrator of ICHC.
Although all providers at all sites are knowledgeable in general on LGBTQ healthcare, one site has become the center for ICHC LGBTQ Outreach:
Forest Community Health Center
2316 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan 48910
Phone: (517) 887-4302 / Fax: (517) 887-4625
Several providers have extensive knowledge of the LGBTQ healthcare issue, these include:
Priti Pathak, MD, Dr. Pathak provides full range primary care and specialized in Diabetes, Hypertension, Nutrition, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Depression, Anxiety, and Health Promotion.
S. Hope Dundas, PA-C, Ms. Dundas provides full range of primary care including the initiation and management of transgender hormone therapy, surgical referrals, and letters supporting name and gender marker changes; and trans-sensitive and general gynecological care.
Peter G. Gulick, DO, FACP, FACOI, Dr. Gulick has worked with Ingham Community Health Centers since 2007. Dr. Gulick received his education at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a provider at Forest Community Health Center. Dr. Gulick specializes in HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Dr. Gulick has provided care to people living with HIV since the early 1980s. He is considered an expert by his colleagues on this topic. Dr. Gulick's practice is limited to HIV, although he does provide consultation for Hepatitis B and C to ICHC providers.
Carol Salisbury, NP, Ms. Salisbury attended Michigan State University where she received her education to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. Ms Salisbury is a provider at Forest Community Health Center and specializes in HIV, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Health Promotion and Prevention. Ms. Salisbury provides HIV/Hepatitis B/C with consultation of Dr. Peter Gulick.
Dr. Pathak and Ms. Dundas serve as the advocates for LGBTQ health concerns, and can be directly reached by calling:
Dr. Priti Pathak
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 887-4439
Ms. S. Hope Dundas - Direct Contact: (517) 244-8012
If you have questions or concerns you may address them to any staff, supervisor or administrator of ICHC. If you do not want to directly contact them, you can use the online option noted below.
Services Provided:
Primary Care Services (Preventative maintenance, screening, and testing) with emphasis on LGBTQ health issues
Transgender Hormone Therapy and referral to Gender Affirming Surgical Sites
Transgender Affirming Gynecological Care
HIV/STD Services through Ingham County Health Department at the Forest Community Health Center Site
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis PrEP) for patient at risk for HIV
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for patient at risk for HIV
HIV Care and Services
