At Emory Healthcare, we pledge to meet the special health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community with respect and compassion. We commit to making sure that all LGBTQIA patients can access quality care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
As we celebrate Atlanta Pride, we asked some of our team members to tell us why Pride is meaningful for them, and about their proudest moments working in health care.
Andres CastroMedical Assistant
About Pride: Pride, to me, it means accepting and letting others know that it’s okay, you’re not alone. Working in health care: Making my patients smile is an award to me, and it’s daily. So smile, ‘cause it’s contagious! |
Jessie PrestonPatient Service Coordinator
Working in health care: Every moment is a proud moment as I intend to always do the work that makes me proud by providing care, comfort and understanding to and for each patient that I encounter. |
Megan ChesserPharmacy Tech
Working in health care: Some of my proudest moments working for Emory Healthcare involve the growth of Emory Specialty Pharmacy, which now has its own office in midtown and provides care to hundreds of patients daily. Being a part of the pharmacy’s growth over the years has been a great experience. |
Bosco Lorio, PsyD, LPCBehavioral Health Care Manager, Primary Care
Working in health care: Working with patients and giving them a safe space to talk about their sexual identity and/or orientation means a lot to me – and seeing them find relief and the ability to live life as their authentic selves is rewarding. |
Susan CoburnMedical Technologist
Working in health care: Working through the COVID crisis showed us all how important it is to work together as a team. I love the fact that each of us has a part to play in patient care. It truly takes a village! |
Sonai WycheMedical Technologist
Working in health care: Working in the lab, I’ve just enjoyed the work that I do. I was a student a year ago, so seeing things go from the classroom to real life was interesting. I don’t interact with patients often, but I also am thrilled when I’m able to help people that I see outside of the lab and when I analyze samples for patients whose treatment can be helped with the results I work to produce. |
TJ JohnsonPatient and Family Advocate
Working in health care: Here at Emory Healthcare, I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with people of all backgrounds to create optimal experiences. I look forward to building relationships that continue to support inclusion, integrity and compassion. |
Beth Curtis, RN, MSNInterventional Radiology About Pride: Where I come from, there is no Pride festival – I used to drive up to attend. Seeing all the supportive people means a lot to me. My wife and I participated in the marriage ceremony before we could be legally married. We also have marched in the parade a few times. Working in health care: Seeing gay couples come together for their appointments is something that makes me feel proud. I remember when couples didn’t have any legal rights and they couldn’t even see each other if one was hospitalized. Now they can be acknowledged as a couple and everyone treats them the same as a straight married couple or even a straight couple. |
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If you’re feeling inspired to achieve your health and wellness goals, remember we’re here for all your health care needs – from your annual primary care visit to a new appointment with a specialist, and everything in between. We take pride in the care we provide!
Find out more about the care available at Emory Healthcare at emoryhealthcare.org/pride.
