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.

We are proud to recognize Gilead Sciences as the Architect Sponsor, Pine Rest as the NOH8 Campaign Sponsor, and Blue Cross Complete as a Framer Sponsor for the conference. Without support like Gilead, Pine Rest, and Blue Cross Complete this conference would not be possible!

We are also excited to share that the NOH8 Campaign will be onsite at Healthcare Reimagined on May 1st, offering attendees the chance to participate in their iconic photo experience. Their presence adds a powerful layer of visibility and community pride to the day, underscoring the importance of the work we are doing together to advance LGBTQ+ health equity.

After Party with NOH8 Campaign is sponsored by:

We are working on attaching CEU's for social workers, providers, and nurses.

Date: May 1, 2026

Time: Registration starts at 7:45 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

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
1-145p - Breakout Session 1
145-2 - Break
2-245p - Breakout Session 2
245-3 - Break
3-430p - Healthcare Reimagined Panel - "Dream Big"
430-5p - Closing

5-8 pm The After Party with NOH8 Campaign! This will be open to the general public to participate in the iconic photo experience! This event will be hosted at Brewery Vivant.

Sponsorships for: Healthcare Reimagined 2026

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