Welcome to OutCare, your online LGBTQ healthcare resource!

About OutCare

OutCare Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of providing extensive information and education on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare. OutCare recognizes the unique health needs of LGBTQ individuals and connects them with the most appropriate healthcare providers, resources, and events. Likewise, OutCare strives to better educate medical students, supplement healthcare providers, and energize communities to deliver high-quality, culturally competent, unbiased healthcare.

Supported by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Office of Diversity Affairs, OutCare is a collaborative effort of Indiana University and Marian University medical students as well as community members. We welcome all supporters in our efforts. Click here to join our ranks!

OutCare Values

Healthcare equality for all regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation

Preservation of the dignity of the LGBTQ community

Access to healthcare information resources for LGBTQ individuals

A broad community of support for LGBTQ individuals

Collaborative relationships among healthcare providers for improved LGBTQ healthcare

OutCare Objectives

General Public

Increase visibility of LGBTQ and culturally competent healthcare providers through the OutList
Provide a database of healthcare services tailored to LGBTQ individuals

Medical Education

Encourage the implementation of curriculum focused on caring for LGBTQ individuals
Provide consultation and assessment for medical educators around incorporating LGBTQ health in curriculum

Healthcare Providers

Provide a database of educational training resources and events to increase cultural competency
Create and distribute informational healthcare materials focused on the LGBTQ population
Develop seminars, conferences, and networking opportunities designed to increase healthcare providers’ knowledge of and competence in caring for LGBTQ individuals

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The material contained on this site is provided for informational purpose only. Nothing contained on this site and its related links may be construed as medical advice. This site is not designed to promote or endorse any medical practice, program or agenda or any medical tests, products or procedures. OutCare does not screen providers and therefore cannot make any guarantees as to quality of care or LGBTQ resources. Before selecting a provider, you should ensure that the provider is a licensed healthcare professional and that he or she accepts your medical insurance. The OutList is not an exhaustive list and may not contain providers or resources for every health issue. OutCare cannot guarantee the availability of a provider listed on this site. OutCare cannot contact providers on behalf of a patient; specific questions about health-related issues and care should be deferred to a specific healthcare provider.