Message from the Co-Chairs

On behalf of our co-chairs, Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy and Dr. Tarnia Newton, we would like to welcome you to the UAHS PRIDE Health Equity Alliance!

The UAHS PRIDE Health Equity Alliance serves our five Health Sciences Colleges (Colleges of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and College of Public Health) with campuses in Tucson and Phoenix. We strive to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, residents, fellows, and patients. Our group aims to sustain visibility and foster a sense of community across our campuses and to provide programming and education on LGBTQIA+ issues that promotes a deeper understanding of the adversities and inequities faced by those who are marginalized. We are committed to building workplace equity, promoting student & staff leadership, and providing high-quality, culturally-congruent care to our patients. We take an interprofessional approach to our work and believe that we have a shared role in addressing and overcoming prejudice, bias and discrimination.  We are committed to promoting equity and respect for all people and strive to build a community of inclusivity at the University of Arizona.

Founded in 2016,  and recently renamed in 2022, the UAHS PRIDE Health Equity Alliance hosts multiple events to engage and educate our  community about the health issues surrounding LGBTQIA+ people.

We invite you to partner with us in making the University of Arizona Health Sciences Campus a safer, inclusive, and affirming space for all. We look forward to the opportunity of continued engagement and partnership with campus and community colleagues. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns.

Founded in 2016, and the original group in the UAHS system, the UAHS LGBTQ+ Interest group celebrates multiple events to engage in building community and to educate about the health issues surrounding LGBTQ+ people. We encourage you to:

• Join our group and attend our monthly meetings, taking place every 3rd Tuesday 
• Subscribe to our list serve (link here) and follow our University-wide announcements
• Attend our multiple events and speaker series thorough out the academic year 
• Participate or schedule an UAHS LGBTQIA+ Safe-Zone training for your team
• Sponsor our group and/or events
• Various resources and expertises provided
• Contact us to participate in a Lavender Graduation, held in August, December and May
• Donate to our crowdfund campaign

We invite you to partner with us in making the University of Arizona Health Sciences Campus a safer, inclusive and affirming space for all. We look forward to the opportunity of engaging in dialogue and meeting you around campus. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns.