Port Huron, MI — According to the dictionary, an ally is someone who supports someone else or joins in a common cause. McLaren Port Huron Hospital has initiated The Ally Project, which focuses on providing healthcare to members of the LGBTQ community.
The initiative was borne of a tragic situation with a local community member who felt desperate and nearly ended his life. Thankfully, the patient is now recovering and thriving according to his parents and credits compassionate care from McLaren Port Huron staff as the first step of his journey toward health.
The Ally Project looks to make all patients feel loved and valued and to be treated as such regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Ally Initiative is a fund associated with the McLaren Port Huron Foundation and is asking for community support through this year’s Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s “Big Give Day” on June 9th.
Funds will go toward staff education that is specific to LGBTQ patients, the hospital’s internal process improvements, and supporting healthcare providers that are allies of the LGBTQ community.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
