Why LGBTQ Health Disparities Matter
What are the health inequities? What are the barriers to care?
Education & Resources
Find Online CEU’s, training videos, and best practices.
Make organizational policies that improve health and access for LGBTQ people.
Why LGBTQ+ Health Disparities Matter
Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender*, queer (LGBTQ+) people experience greater health disparities than the general population. Many LGBTQ+ folks are distrustful of healthcare providers due to past discrimination, and do not seek preventive healthcare. When they do seek medical care, they often do not disclose their sexuality or gender completely. LGBTQ+ people need health care that respects their gender and sexuality. There are several simple, easy policies your clinic or organization can do to improve care for LGBTQ+ patients.
“To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I am”
Courses & Resources
“Supporting Healthcare Providers in Serving Transgender Clients: Acknowledging Gender and Sex” (15 minutes)
This training is from the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, take this online course to help clinic staff and providers create a welcoming environment for transgender people. This training is great for all members of the clinic from the receptionists to the physicians.
“I Am Me: Understanding the Intersections of Gender, Sexuality, and Identity” (41min)
“I am Me” is an educational training video that explores the challenges our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc. (LGBTQ+) young people face and how adults can be supportive allies. The video begins with the concepts of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation and then explores the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face through personal stories from young people and adult advocates. The video ends with youth sharing how they need to be supported and a checklist on how to participate in acts of allyship for LGBTQ+ youth. More resources for training found here: http://www.nmcoe.org/coevideos.html
Health Experiences Amoung Gender and Sexual Minories CE credits FREE (35 min)
This is a 30 minute presentation with a short test at the end. Slides and links are available on their site. This course earns you Continuing Education Credits.