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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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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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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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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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Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Regarding National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, 2011

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rev Andy Little

On February 7, the nation will observe the 11th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the first reports of AIDS in the United States. Since the beginning of the epidemic, African Americans … 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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