Category Archives: LGBT healthcare

Economic Repercussions Prove Powerful in Stopping Hateful Public Health/Quality of Life Laws

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laura Newman

It’s hard to keep up with the regressive state laws that threaten the people’s health and quality of life. Women, LGBT individuals, and people of color are popular targets. There may be a silver lining though. Just this morning, the … Continue reading →

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At Last, Sexual Orientation Question is Added
To CDC’s Youth Risk Factor Behavior Survey

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Laura Newman

On the heels of LGBT Pride events last weekend, PatientPOV.org takes a look at efforts to include LGBT individuals in health services research, health planning, and systems of care. Efforts to reduce disparities did not end with the defeat of … Continue reading →

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To CDC’s Youth Risk Factor Behavior Survey

LGBT Healthcare: Out of the Closet in New York

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Laura Newman

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqH6GU6TrzI[/youtube] Credit: To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I am, National LGBT Cancer Network, NY LGBT healthcare took a giant step forwards in New York City last week, with the announcement that New York City’s Health and Hospitals … Continue reading →

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