Lgbtq+ Health Concerns

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBPeople who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socioeconomic statuses, and from all parts of the country. …

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

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

(8 days ago) WEBThere are a number of factors at play, such as higher rates of behavioral health issues, lower rates of insurance coverage, a lack of cultural competence in the …

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

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThis includes elevated rates of suicidal ideation and behavior, depression, anxiety, and higher rates of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and polysubstance use. …

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

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LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBYounger members of the LGBTQ+ community struggle the most with mental health concerns of all the age groups. Most LGBTQ+ individuals are incredibly resilient and …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health

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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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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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Mental health challenges of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

(3 days ago) WEBWith regards to specific mental health problems, the consensus study of the Institute of Medicine (2011:4) found that LGB youth are at increased risk of suicidal …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7876969/

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Health and Access to Care and Coverage LGBT …

(9 days ago) WEBMore than half of medical schools and public health school curricula lack instruction about the health concerns of LGBT people beyond work related to HIV/AIDS. 71, 72 However, the medical

https://www.kff.org/report-section/health-and-access-to-care-and-coverage-lgbt-individuals-in-the-us-health-challenges/

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Discrimination and Barriers to Well-Being: The State of …

(5 days ago) WEBMore than 1 in 3 LGBTQI+ adults reported postponing or avoiding medical care in the past year due to cost issues, including mental health or life concerns; 31 LGBTQ+ people

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/discrimination-and-barriers-to-well-being-the-state-of-the-lgbtqi-community-in-2022/

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Patient Safety Concerns and the LGBTQ+ Population PSNet

(9 days ago) WEBCollecting SOGI information in electronic health records (EHRs) is one recommendation that may improve the quality of care provided and shed light on the …

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-concerns-and-lgbtq-population

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HHS Reports on the health of LGBTQI+ Americans HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WEBPrevious HHS Reports on LGBTQI+ Health. 2016-2020 Strategic Plan to Advance Research on the Health and Well-being of Sexual and Gender Minorities. Annual …

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

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LGBT - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(5 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2030 supports improving the health and well-being of LGBT populations through health behavior objectives, objectives to address systemic problems, and …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/lgbt

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations

(Just Now) WEBAt this point, LGBTQ+-related health disparities and their link to stigma are well-established. What lags is the implementation of promising strategies to …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00128-1

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LGBTQ+ Youth LGBT Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBExperiences with Violence. LGBTQ+ high school students experience more violence than their heterosexual peers—both at school and at home. LGBQ+ youth consistently report …

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

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality …

(8 days ago) WEBTargeted Health Disparities Reduction Plans: shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on …

https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-foundations-2024-healthcare-equality-index-reveals-policy-progress-and-gaps-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-healthcare-facilities-nationwide

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About LGBTQIA+ and mental health - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBdepression. anxiety, including social anxiety. eating problems. misusing drugs and alcohol. self-harm. suicidal feelings. other mental health problems. Being LGBTQIA+ does not …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqia-mental-health/about-lgbtqia-mental-health/

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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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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(5 days ago) WEBBelow are the 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders in New Jersey: Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus. Atlantic City. Atlanticare Regional …

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

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NJ hospitals expand LGBTQ+ health care amid hormone concern

(5 days ago) WEBAt least 40% of patients at AtlantiCare's LGBTQ+ Health Center in Atlantic City are in "the process of their transgender journey," many with hormone treatments, …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/06/26/nj-hospitals-expand-lgbtq-health-care-hormone-treatment/70337979007/

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HEI 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders - Human Rights …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Human Rights Campaign reports on news, events and resources of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that are of interest to the general public and further our …

https://www.hrc.org/resources/hei-2024-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-leaders

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DCF LGBTQIA+ Resources - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(1 days ago) WEBHormone therapy and surgical procedures are offered to support the transition of transgender patients. Ph: 1-833-BH-PROUD (1-833-247-7683) QSpot LGBT Community …

https://www.nj.gov/dcf/adolescent/lgbtqi/

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LGBTQ+ People and Commercial Tobacco: Health Disparities and …

(3 days ago) WEBHealth disparities are closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental factors. Achieving health equity means addressing systemwide …

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco-health-equity/collection/lgbtq.html

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LGBTQ+ Youth of Color at Risk for Mental Health Concerns

(5 days ago) WEBDOVER, De. – Troubling new statistics reveal that anxiety and psychosis remain high among youth. Studies show children or youth of color in the LGBTQ+ …

https://www.wmdt.com/2024/05/lgbtq-youth-of-color-at-risk-for-mental-health-concerns/

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UC Davis Health recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity Leader

(3 days ago) WEBOf the record 1,065 healthcare facilities that participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process, UC Davis Health was one of just 384 that received the top …

https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-health-recognized-as-an-lgbtq-healthcare-equity-leader/2024/05

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Mental health service use and barriers to help-seeking among …

(6 days ago) WEBAmong LGBTQ+ students, 9.7% were TGNC students (who reported different sexual orientations, such as heterosexual, gay/lesbian, bisexual, etc.). LGBTQ+ …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19361653.2024.2347962

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Why Companies Must Recommit to the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

(1 days ago) WEBOver the last 20 years, there have been dramatic gains for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.: gay, queer, and trans individuals fought for and won equal treatment at work, …

https://hbr.org/2024/05/why-companies-must-recommit-to-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights

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HHS codifies non-discrimination rules, focuses on LGBTQ

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized two rules strengthening section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), banning all gender- …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584254/HHS-codifies-non-discrimination-rules-focuses-on-LGBTQ-protections

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WEBBy casting light in green and commemorating Mental Health Month, our collective goal is to foster understanding, empower our communities and diminish the …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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