Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium

Jenny Bush, MD

I am an ally

she/her/hers

Heart of the City Cherry Health

Areas of care: directory categories

Primary Care

Reason for joining the directory

I hope that people in the LGBTQ+ community will feel more comfortable accessing medical care if they are assured that the provider they will see is an ally prior to their appointment. Nobody should have to go into a medical appointment with the fear that they may be met with bigotry or hate.

Specific specialties

Pediatrics

Inclusive practices

Intake and forms

have a space to specify pronouns/gender identitygenerally use gender neutral language

Office environment

has education related to key LGBTQ+ topicshas a symbol of inclusivity visiblepromotes our inclusive non-discrimination policyhas unisex/gender-neutral/all gender bathrooms

LGBTQIA+ training

No formal training but to me, good allyship means accepting everyone for who they are and ensuring that they are treated with respect, celebrated and provided with high quality medical care.

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