As we celebrate PRIDE Month, we recognize the diversity, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. In orthopaedics, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for our providers, staff, and patients. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and understood when seeking medical care, rehabilitation, and therapy services.
This PRIDE Month, we reaffirm our dedication to:
Inclusive Care: Ensuring our clinics and practices are welcoming spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.
Cultural Humility: Continuously educating ourselves on the unique health needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Advocacy: Supporting policies and initiatives that promote health equity and combat discrimination in healthcare.
To our LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues, we celebrate you and stand with you. You motivate us to create a healthcare system that embraces everyone openly.
You can join various PRIDE Month activities at Duke and within the local Durham community (Duke Health Now|Duke Chronicle article).
- Duke Health’s LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group is hosting multiple events
- June 22: Out! Raleigh
- June 23: NC Courage Pride Game (Tickets Sponsored by Duke Health & Alliance)
- Sept. 28: Durham PRIDE Parade
Learn more about occupational therapy, physical therapy, and orthopaedics groups supporting health equity.
Happy PRIDE Month! Together, let's move towards a future of equality and inclusivity in education and healthcare.
Ben Alman, MD
Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD
Tomeico Faison, OTD, OTR/L
Erica Taylor, MD, MBA