President’s Statement on Pride Month 2022

Liz Fowler • June 28, 2022

Bluegrass Care Navigators celebrates equality for all, every day of the year.


As our nation concludes Pride Month 2022, Bluegrass Care Navigators knows the impact we can make on all patients and families we care for, by honoring each individual’s values and focusing on what’s most important to our patients every day as we provide care.


As an organization, we have dedicated intentional resources to ensuring that anyone who needs holistic, interdisciplinary end of life care feels welcomed and have access to our care. While we have much work to do, we seek to align our efforts with our mission, and lead with clarity in our commitment to serving LGBTQ+ communities.


With that long-term commitment in mind, we share this statement in recognition of Pride 2022:


Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) celebrates equality for all, every day of the year. We affirm our commitment to the dignity, respect, and support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other communities (LGBTQ+), and we envision a world in which every member of the LGBTQ+ community has the freedom to live their truth without fear. Our organization and team members provide compassionate care to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual healthcare needs of seriously ill individuals and their families. BCN stands beside you and your loved ones with sincerity, respect, and a sure hand to guide you through difficult times, and at BCN you are loved and cherished. We are committed to walk beside you in your personal journey.

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