As debates over inclusive healthcare intensify nationwide, one Arizona provider is doubling down.
Spectrum Medical Care Center, a nonprofit serving Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community for more than three decades, announced a sweeping expansion set to roll out throughout 2026. The growth plan includes a new 22,000-square-foot medical campus in Phoenix, the launch of a dedicated lesbian health initiative, the acquisition of an independent pharmacy and the addition of new executive leadership.
The move arrives at a time when many LGBTQ+ patients report difficulty finding affirming providers, particularly outside coastal hubs.
A New Chapter in Leadership
The organization appointed Mark Moeremans as chief executive officer in September 2025. With a background spanning healthcare systems and nonprofit management, Moeremans said the priority is building long-term infrastructure that keeps patients from falling through the cracks.
“Access to culturally competent care is under pressure nationwide,” Moeremans said in a statement. “Our focus in 2026 is laying the groundwork for growth, better systems, more services, more space and fewer barriers.”
Joining him is Dr. Howard Grossman, who stepped in as chief medical officer in May. Grossman is widely recognized for his work in HIV and LGBTQ+ medicine and is overseeing Spectrum’s clinical direction as services expand.
Additional leadership appointments include Efram Peller as chief operating officer, Siene Garvin as chief financial officer, Victor Avila as senior director of marketing and Ray Delgado as senior director of communications and community development.
Centering Lesbian and Queer Women’s Health
A cornerstone of the expansion is a new initiative focused on primary and preventive care tailored to lesbian, bisexual, queer and transgender women. The program aims to address long-standing gaps in traditional healthcare environments, where queer women often report dismissive or uninformed treatment.
Spectrum has hired a gynecologist to lead the effort, with services expected to begin mid-year. While open to all patients seeking a more personalized experience, the initiative centers those who have historically struggled to find affirming providers.
For many queer women, inclusive care is not a niche offering, it is a necessity.
Pharmacy Acquisition and Coordinated Care
To strengthen continuity of care, Spectrum Medical has acquired an independent pharmacy that will eventually operate inside its new campus. The addition is designed to streamline prescriptions, expand home delivery options and improve coordination between clinicians and pharmacists.
By housing medical services and pharmacy operations under one roof, the organization hopes to reduce logistical hurdles for patients managing HIV treatment, hormone therapy and other ongoing care.
A New Phoenix Campus
Spectrum’s forthcoming facility will be located at 3003 N. 3rd St., the former Cigna Evernorth building in Phoenix. The 22,000-square-foot space is expected to increase patient capacity while accommodating expanded programming and clinical growth.
Leaders say the goal is to create a centralized health hub comparable to LGBTQ+ community clinics in cities like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, but rooted in Arizona.
Launching “The Lavender Lounge”
Beyond brick-and-mortar growth, Spectrum is also entering the media space. In February, it will debut The Lavender Lounge, a biweekly podcast spotlighting topics such as gender-affirming care, mental health, sexual wellness and HIV prevention.
The series aims to provide accessible health education while amplifying conversations that often remain siloed within clinical settings.
For Spectrum Medical, the 2026 expansion is not just about square footage. It is about building stability at a time when many LGBTQ+ patients feel uncertain about the future of inclusive care.
In a shifting healthcare landscape, Spectrum is betting that Arizona’s queer community deserves more, and is planning accordingly.
