"While there are many ways to do it....there's only one way to do it safely. Wear a condom."

That's the message of www.safersex4seniors.com, the website that features this sexy and fun PSA about the importance of condoms and provides a variety of informaton for older ...

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This month Fenway Health, a leader in LGBT healthcare, published a policy brief entitled: "How to Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings."

The guide includes information on: intake forms, facilitating provider/patient conversations about sexual orientation and gender identity, barriers related to data collection around ...

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a press release November 21, 2011 that ob-gyns need to be prepared to provide routine treatment and screenings for transgender patients, or prepare to refer them to other physicians. In addition, the Opinion Committee within ACOG also states its opposition to ...

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Today the Joint Commission released its "LGBT Field Guide," a resource developed for patient-centered care facilities, particularly hospitals. The Joint Commission suggests the guide be used as a self-assessment tool for a provider or facility and/or an educational resource.The guide will be useful for any employee working in ...

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Today is National Coming Out Day.

For some folks today marks a day of sharing and celebration of their identities for the first time, or in a new way (i.e. coming out to your doctor,at a work picnic, to a friend, etc.). Congratulations to those of you who ...

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Please note: This article will include a discussion about National Coming Out day, as well as resources and tips around coming out. If you are specifically seeking resources, they can be found at the end of this article under "Tips on Coming Out"

Today is National Coming Out Day.

For ...

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Please note: This article will include a discussion about National Coming Out day, as well as resources and tips around coming out. If you are specifically seeking resources, they can be found at the end of this article under "Tips on Coming Out"

Today is National Coming Out Day.

For ...

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Calling all Brown Bois, trans men, masculine of center folks and genderqueer individuals should check out Freeing Ourselves: A Guide to Health and Self Love for Brown Bois by the Brown Boi Project. The guide offers to incredible sets of insights into mental and physical wellness, as well insight into ...

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"Queering" or reexaming a topic from a queer or LGBT lense is nothing new. However, instead of "queering" pop culture (ala topics like Sex in the City) we should apply this concept to health issues.

As someone who trains healthcare providers about the healthcare issues affecting the LGBT community I ...

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