This week is National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week. Started in 2002 to address the unique health needs and concerns of the LGBTQ+ community, this year's theme is "Vital Vibrant Voices." In honor of the event, we've created a special edition of our newsletter focusing on LGBTQ+ health.
The National Coalition for LGBTQ+ Health, which sponsors National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, conducted a health survey with over 2,300 health care providers in 2022. The results are enlightening and showcase disparities in LGBTQ+ health care.
LGBTQ+ healthcare providers are facing burnout and staff shortages, requesting enhanced training, more specialists and better support.
Mental and behavioral health is identified as the top concern for the LGBTQ+ community, with 71% of providers highlighting it as a critical issue.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected LGBTQ+ services, particularly in areas of care linkage, HIV testing and case management.
Most providers include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) like gender identity, sex at birth, and sexual orientation on intake forms, but are less likely to add pronoun options or offer LGBTQ+ materials in waiting areas, indicating a need for broader SOGI supports.
We've gathered articles from the News is Out publishers all about health for you to check out today in one place. For questions about LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week and activities you can participate, check out the website healthlgbtq.org.
Stay healthy,
Dana Piccoli
Editor, News is Out
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LGBTQ+ Health Care Articles
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Feds should declassify cannabis for research Federal scientists propose downgrading cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III to facilitate research and align
federal and state laws, recognizing its medical benefits and supported by California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states.
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New report finds injectable PrEP could prevent 87% more new HIV
cases than oral pills The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute finds long-acting injectable PrEP more effective yet underused for HIV prevention, urging insurers for free coverage and increased awareness in Black and Hispanic communities to meet health goals.
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Anti-fat and anti-LGBT bias wears a stethoscope Biases against LGBTQ+ and overweight individuals in healthcare lead to disparities and call for
urgent reforms in medical education to provide equitable, inclusive care.
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New report outlines problems faced by LGBTQ+ nursing home residents The study calls for nursing homes to increase LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusivity, advocating for identity questions on admission forms, highlighting dementia risks, legal support for healthcare decisions, and using the Long-Term Care Equality Index to ensure respectful care for LGBTQ+ elders.
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New HHS smoking cessation framework is focused on ‘most
vulnerable’ populations The HHS has initiated a smoking cessation program targeting vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+, to advance the Cancer Moonshot goal with a focus on equity and evidence-based strategies.
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