Recognizing the sponsors whose support is making this conference possible!

Partnering with us for the first time is our Architect Sponsor, Gilead Sciences! They are working on ending the HIV crises through education and prevention efforts, check out the new video's they released in their CareForTheCulture.com campaign! Continuing our partnership with Pine Rest as they will be the NOH8 Campaign Sponsors and will be at Healthcare Reimagined conference.

Another new partnership supporting Healthcare Reimagined is Blue Cross Complete as our first Framer Sponsor!

The NOH8 Campaign is joining us at the Healthcare Reimagined After Party on May 1st and they are bringing all the fun. Join us at the After Party at Brewery Vivant from 5-8 pm to participate in NOH8 Campaigns photo station, grab a friend (or three), and jump into this iconic, joy-filled movement for visibility and belonging. Whether you are serving fierce, sill, or full-on fabulous, your face becomes part of a nationwide stand for equity. Come play, pose, and make a little history with us!

The After Party with NOH8 Campaign is sponsored by:

On May 1, 2026 the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium will host Healthcare Reimagined: A one-day conference designed to convene providers, advocates and community leaders around bold, actionable solutions. We are honored to welcome keynote speaker Jay Kaplan, Lead Attorney with the ACLU Michigan's LGBTQ Project.

This year's focus includes identifying and reducing barriers to care, improving health outcomes, and lowering the cost of care - critical goals for systems committed to inclusive, value-based care. Checkout the conference topic timeline below.

CEU's for social workers, providers, and nurses will be attached to the conference.

Date: May 1, 2026

Time: Registration starts at 7:30 am, Conference begins at 8:30 am and ends at 5 pm. A light breakfast and a box lunch will be provided.

Venue: Grand Rapids Community College

Cost: $100 (Note: limited number of free tickets for MSU CHM and GVSU KCON students)

Conference Schedule:

7:45-8:30a - Registration and continental breakfast
830-930a - Welcome and Keynote with Jay Kaplan
930-10a - Innovation Session - "There Are No Wrong Answers"
10-1145a - Healthcare Reimagined Hackathon
1145-1p - Lunch
1-2p - Breakout Session 1
2-2:15 - Break
2:15-3:15p - Breakout Session 2
3:15-3:30 - Break
3:30-430p - Healthcare Reimagined Panel - "Dream Big"
430-5p - Closing

Healthcare Reimagined 2026

Healthcare Reimagined, a one-day conference dedicated to explore bold solutions and celebrate inclusive care.