About Us

Our Organization’s History

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional nonprofit community healthcare system. A federally-designated Community Health Center, it is one of the largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS healthcare organizations in the United States. With 21 offices in 13 cities, Equitas Health serves tens of thousands of patients in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year.

In 1984, a grave new threat struck. We answered the way humans have throughout history: united and ready to fight. Relatively little was known about HIV/AIDS at the time. But we knew our loved ones in the LGBTQ community were getting sick and dying, and we knew the resources in our battle were lacking. Soon, this grassroots movement spread across the state and a collective formed.

We are proud to engage with our community members and strive to bring health disparities to light and to offer safe, inclusive, comprehensive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community, those living with HIV/AIDS and anybody seeking a welcoming healthcare home.