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Protecting the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer

(1 days ago) WEBFear of discrimination can lead individuals to forgo care, which can have serious negative health consequences. It is the position of the Department of Health and Human Services that everyone – including LGBTQ people - should be able to access …

https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/lgbtqi/index.html

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LGBT Adults’ Experiences with Discrimination and Health Care

(6 days ago) WEBLarger shares of LGBT adults compared to non-LGBT adults report having a negative health care experience in the past three years that caused their health to get …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-adults-experiences-with-discrimination-and-health-care-disparities-findings/

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Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

(3 days ago) WEBThe health care needs of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) have received significant attention from policymakers in the last several years. Recent …

https://www.aamc.org/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion/lgbt-health-resources/best-practices

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OutCare Health - LGBTQ+ Healthcare Resources

(Just Now) WEBOutCare Health is dedicated to promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ communities through innovative initiatives that drive systemic change. We provide a range of national resources and programs, including the …

https://www.outcarehealth.org/

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The problems with LGBTQ health care - Harvard Gazette

(2 days ago) WEBThe solution, according to panelists at a session sponsored by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, involves gathering more data to help identify specific health needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/03/health-care-providers-need-better-understanding-of-lgbtq-patients-harvard-forum-says/

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LGBT+ People’s Health Status and Access to Care - KFF

(3 days ago) WEBMore than nine in ten (93%) LGBT+ people saw a doctor or health care provider in the past two years but fewer than three-quarters (73%) of this group had a …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-peoples-health-status-and-access-to-care-issue-brief/

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Meeting the Needs of the LGBTQ Community The …

(6 days ago) WEBOur LGBT Field Guide was designed to provide a deeper dive into the specific concerns facing the LGBTQ+ community . Of note, as the Field Guide was published in 2011, some of the laws and regulations cited …

https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/blogs/advancing-health-care-equity/2022/06/meeting-the-needs-of-the-lgbtq-community/

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About LGBT Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender …

(Just Now) WEBInformation and resources on some of the health issues and inequities affecting LGBT communities. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to search. Español risk …

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/about.htm

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For LGBTQ people, friendly health care is important but can be …

(5 days ago) WEBMany cities have LGBTQ-specific health care centers, he said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a list of such centers. Options can be limited …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/10/17/for-lgbtq-people-friendly-health-care-is-important-but-can-be-hard-to-find

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Access to Health Care HHS.gov

(7 days ago) WEBLGBTQI+ Americans have long been denied access to health care and services. HHS has made significant progress in protecting the rights of every American …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/lgbtqi/accesstohealthcare/index.html

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7 LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: Impact, Tips for Allies, Support

(8 days ago) WEBThe Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth; Health Care Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Improving the health care of lesbian, gay, …

https://www.healthline.com/health/lgbtq-health-disparities

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Transforming Primary Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(3 days ago) WEBAnti-LGBT stigma also creates barriers to accessing health care, contributing further to health disparities. 3 – 6 Transgender women and gay and bisexual men bear a …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7358016/

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U.S. Will Protect Gay, Transgender People From Health Care

(1 days ago) WEB"It is the position of the Department of Health and Human Services that everyone — including LGBTQ people — should be able to access health care, free …

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/995418963/u-s-will-protect-gay-and-transgender-people-against-discrimination-in-health-car

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LGBTQ and Health Care: Advocating for Health Access for All

(2 days ago) WEBBy working to identify, address, and mitigate the complex issues surrounding LGBTQ health care — both within and beyond a hospital’s or clinic’s doors — public …

https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/advocating-for-lgbtq-health-access/

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Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients

(5 days ago) WEBThe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community comprises a broad cross-cultural range of community members. It includes all races, ethnic and religious …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563176/

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Find LGBTQ+ Affirming Providers Near You on the OutList …

(8 days ago) WEBThe OutList ® is an international provider directory that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit folks find LGBTQ+ affirming …

https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(Just Now) WEB0:04. 0:45. Thirty-two hospitals in New Jersey were named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the third …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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LGBT+ People’s Health and Experiences Accessing Care

(3 days ago) WEBIn addition, LGBT+ people were more likely to report seeking mental health care because of the pandemic compared to non-LGBT+ people (24% v.12%), potentially …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-peoples-health-and-experiences-accessing-care-report/

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe science is clear 1,2: access to gender-affirming care is associated with better mental health for TGD youth (and adults). Policymakers need to ensure that TGD …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9184722/

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Improving LGBTIQ+ health and well-being with consideration for …

(1 days ago) WEBLGBTIQ+ health refers to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer (LGBTIQ+). …

https://www.who.int/activities/improving-lgbtqi-health-and-well--being-with-consideration-for-sogiesc

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More than 1 in 8 LGBTQ people live in states where doctors can …

(9 days ago) WEBJuly 28, 2022, 5:40 AM PDT. By Jo Yurcaba. South Carolina became the seventh state last month to permit health care providers to decline to serve people if they feel doing so …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/1-8-lgbtq-people-live-states-doctors-can-refuse-treat-rcna39161

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UCSF Health Named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader

(6 days ago) WEBUCSF Health has once again been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s …

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/05/427516/ucsf-health-named-2024-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-leader

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An Urgent Call to Protect Gender-Affirming Care

(7 days ago) WEBAmid the ongoing strides in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, a disconcerting trend has surfaced: government bans on life-saving medical care …

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/22/urgent-call-protect-gender-affirming-care

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ICVAMC BECOMES ONE OF 462 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

(7 days ago) WEBNo one should have to put their health on the backburner for fear of mistreatment in a healthcare facility or by their doctor.” About the Iowa City VA Health …

https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/news-releases/icvamc-becomes-one-of-462-healthcare-facilities-nationwide-to-earn-the-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-high-performer/

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LGBTQI+ - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

(5 days ago) WEBHow To Take Care Of Yourself. LGBTQI+ people under 25 can access 24/7 LGBTQI+ support on 988. To call an LGBTQI-trained crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press 3. …

https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtqi/

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Health Inequities in LGBT People and Nursing Interventions to …

(3 days ago) WEBCis-heteronormativity and stigma influenced the care provided to LGBT people, who reported negative experiences with health professionals that in turn limited …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8624572/

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LGBTQ+ Equality Wellness Resources Hackensack Meridian Health

(9 days ago) WEBAs a recipient of funding through Federal Health Care programs, Hackensack Meridian Health does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person …

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/lgbtq-health-and-wellness-resources

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GLAAD ELEVATES SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND …

(9 days ago) WEB(May 22, 2024 – New York, NY) — Today GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, responded to the enactment of South Carolina’s H. 4624, …

https://glaad.org/releases/glaad-elevates-south-carolina-transgender-people-and-activists-responding-to-discriminatory-and-dangerous-health-care-ban/

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South Carolina bans gender-affirming care for trans - LGBTQ …

(1 days ago) WEBSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed a law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender people under the age of 18 on Tuesday, making the state …

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/south-carolina-bans-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth-now-half-the-states-ban-it/

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