Sadly, research shows that more than 50% of LGBTQ people experience some form of discrimination in healthcare settings at some point in their lives. Lighthouse was created to provide a solution that would eliminate that from the healthcare services equation.
Nick Fager, co-founder, explained that “we recognized the healthcare system today is beyond complex to navigate, and when the added challenges of discrimination enter into that equation – it creates a boundary to care that needed to be addressed. Lighthouse is that solution, and we’re proud to bring our organization to the market.”
On the Lighthouse website, you can search for a provider by zip code to find a doctor or specialist that has been carefully vetted ahead of time for their experience and care in treating members of the community. This is part of what makes their service offering truly unique.
“While we are launching this project in NY, our vision is to quickly expand our services and support to communities across the United States”, said Sahir Iqbal, co-founder. The Lighthouse website also features many articles around health, fitness, family and general well-being.
