Growing 'PRIDE Study' aims to improve LGBTQ health care Instead of getting health care advice from her doctor, Nathalie Crowley, a transgender woman, has found herself being the one who does the teaching... Getting medical care as a sexual or gender minority is still a hit-or-miss proposition. Some doctors are familiar with the issues and health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, but most doctors receive very little, if...
June 23, 2018
American Medical Association Passes New LGBT Policies The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policies last week that will position the organization as an advocate for better protections for transgender people in detention, and LGBT-inclusive family leave policies. June 22, 2018
How the CDC Is Failing Transgender Youth A CDC survey found nearly 1 in 4 gay and bisexual students have attempted suicide. But the agency doesn't track transgender youth. June 20, 2018
NC professor honored for healthcare research in transgender community Scott Rhodes, professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine and member of the LGBT community, has been working to improve health of those in the Latinx and transgender community. His 15 years teaching at Wake Forest have focused specifically on HIV prevention and public health. June 13, 2018
Symposium To Focus On Trans And Gender Diverse Communities In Rural America The Equitas Health Institute for LGBTQ Health Equity has partnered with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Ohio University LGBT Center on Rural Voices: Caring for Trans and Gender Diverse Communities, a day-long summit taking place June 7 in Athens, Ohio for health and social service professionals. The focus of the summit is improving access to care and the quality of...
June 06, 2018
Helping gay guys find the tools they need to navigate life’s struggles Gay Men’s Counseling Alliance, GMCA is here to support, to listen and most importantly help you realize that you do not have to take this journey alone. We offer online counseling and therapy for individual gay men and couples. As a therapist, my purpose is to understand you, your story, June 05, 2018
Honoring My Older Gay Brother on 'LGBT Elders Day' It's no surprise to me that the two causes I am most passionate about, HIV and addiction -- the two issues that drive my activism -- are both things that my older brother, Richard "Dick" King, cared about first. He showed me the way. May 19, 2018
Prides: AHF to Hail Condoms as ‘Lifesaver’ at LGBTQ Pride Celebrations Nationwide AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ), the largest global AIDS organization, is proud to join the LGBTQ community in celebrating the 2018 Gay Pride season through its participation in over two dozen Pride events across the country—in many locations, with its new “Lifesaver” busses wrapped with a lighthearted and colorful condom and Pride-themed graphic. May 18, 2018
Transgender Health Care By Telemedicine In rural areas, doctors and nurses competent in transgender care are hard to find. It can also be a challenge to locate providers who offer respectful care for issues unrelated to gender identity. May 06, 2018
What it can be like for LGBTQ people to get healthcare As a group, LGBTQ people face unique health issues — but many members of the community say they struggle to find knowledgable, compassionate medical care. May 03, 2018
Hudson Pride Center partners with CarePoint to expand Jersey City LGBT health services LGBT sensitivity and cultural competency training will be stressed Representatives from CarePoint Health and the Hudson Pride Center announced a partnership to expand services in the Jersey City LGBT health community at Christ Hospital in Hudson County. Jersey City is one of the most diverse cities in the nation according to several surveys. It also has … May 03, 2018
