Category Archives: Health

Breaking News! NY Hospitals Announce Mandatory LGBT Cultural Competency Trainings

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) President Alan D. Aviles, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs and National LGBT Cancer Network Executive Director Liz Margolies today announced the launch of a mandatory employee training program that will improve access to … Continue reading →

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Doctors lack data on LGBT community: report

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

By Lauren Keiper BOSTON (Reuters) – Gaping holes exist in data on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and more research into their lifestyles is needed for medical authorities to better serve them, a report released on Thursday shows. The … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE: LGBT Health Awareness Week, March 28-April 1

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

The National Coalition for LGBT Health recently announced “Come Out for Health” as this year’s theme for LGBT Health Awareness Week.  “Come Out for Health” is a call to action for community members, advocates, service providers, and governmental officials to … Continue reading →

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Large Corporations Expand Insurance Coverage to Meet Needs of Transgender Workers

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

As reported in The New York Times on 2/21/2011, more U.S. companies, including “leading Wall Street and Main Street brands” such as Coca-Cola, Campbell Soup and Walt Disney, are now among 85 large businesses and law firms that provide transgender-inclusive … Continue reading →

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California State Senator Introduces LGBT Cultural Competency for Health Care Providers Bill

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

Equality California reported on 2/18/2011 that Senator Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego) introduced SB 747, a bill sponsored by Equality California, which would provide LGBT people with “…a safe and welcoming environment when being cared for in hospitals, medical offices, or … Continue reading →

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Greater Than AIDS: Deciding Moments

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

What is Deciding Moments? Deciding Moments are everyday opportunities to take a stand against HIV – to be “greater than” the disease. It may be walking into a clinic and asking to be tested, buying (and using) condoms, correcting a … Continue reading →

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Secretary Sebelius Asks HHS to Sustain NHAS Momentum

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius recently sent an important communication to the Department’s leadership regarding HHS-wide efforts to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). The message, sent in late January, reiterated that the implementation of the NHAS … Continue reading →

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RAI’s LGBTQ HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

On Sunday this March 20th, dozens of health and wellness experts and providers will offer free presentations and information on LGBT health matters. It’s at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Albany and it’s completely free of charge. RSVP is … Continue reading →

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2011 GLMA Conference Call for Abstracts

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

The Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) invites you and your colleagues to present at their 29th Annual Conference. The GLMA Annual Conference is the ideal place for clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and policymakers working in the area of … Continue reading →

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TRANSEVENT 2011: EMPIRE CONFERENCE, MAY 4-7, 2011 AT CROWNE PLAZA

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

There will be more than 50 educational, entertaining and thought-provoking workshops and forums, featuring an impressive line-up of transgender advocates, educators, medical professionals, authors and friends from our incredibly diverse community. There will be something for everyone and you won’t … Continue reading →

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