Category Archives: Transgender

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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Victory! New York City Adopts Policy Ensuring Transgender People Equal Access to Marriage Licenses

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

This just in from the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund: We are happy to announce that the city of New York has adopted a new policy designed to ensure that transgender people have equal access to marriage licenses. 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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New Report Shows Pervasive Discrimination against Transgender People

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

In a 2/4/2011 press release, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality announced the publication of “Injustice at Every Turn,” a wide-ranging report which exposes “… the depth of discrimination against transgender and … 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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Pride and Joy Families Weekend Conference

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

The Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, together with local and national sponsors, will hold its fourth LGBTQ family conference on Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10, 2011. It will be held at the RIT Inn and Conference Center, … Continue reading →

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A Family is a Family: LGBTQ Foster Care and Adoption Issues

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

The SOGIProject The Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Project at the University at Albany, School of Social Welfare presents A Family is a Family: LGBTQ Foster Care and Adoption Issues Wednesday, February 9,  4-6 PM HS106A – Husted Hall Amphitheatre, Downtown … Continue reading →

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