Pride is More Than a Month

Today, several Contra Costa Health staff spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting in honor of Pride Month, sharing their lived experiences and about the work we do together to support the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to thank them for bringing their voices to this moment.

The chance to work alongside people whose lives, identities and perspectives reflect the full diversity of our county energizes me and, I think, anyone who loves working in health. That richness of experience strengthens our mission and improves the care we provide.

From the Pride Initiative’s early days in 2009 to the Gender Clinic’s launch in 2016, CCH has worked to create inclusive spaces and services. Today, that work continues through gender-affirming care, peer support programs, provider training, and strong partnerships with Rainbow Community Center, PFLAG, and other community groups.

These efforts reflect our department’s deepest values: equity, respect, and care for all people. Because of your dedication, LGBTQ+ residents across Contra Costa have greater access to safe, welcoming care and support.

Pride Month is both a celebration and a call to action. It’s a time to honor how far we’ve come—and recommit to a future where everyone belongs.

Thank you for making that future possible.

In pride and gratitude,

Ori Tzvieli, MD MS
Chief Executive Officer and Health Director (Interim)
Health Officer, Contra Costa County