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About OutCare

OutCare is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare

Who we are

OutCare, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training. OutCare’s most notable endeavor, the OutList, is an online, nationwide directory of healthcare providers who identify as culturally competent in the care of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Vision

OutCare Health is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare equity organization with the purpose of providing extensive information, education, and training on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) healthcare.

The Mission

Access to quality healthcare is often difficult for the LGBTQ+ community. Since May 2015, OutCare supports LGBTQ+ people at individual levels as well as promotes social and healthcare equity at provider, academic, institutional, and community levels. OutCare has a number of national initiatives, including a directory of LGBTQ+ culturally competent providers (the OutList), LGBTQ+ Public Resource Database, Mentorship Program, an OutTalk series on diversity and intersectionality, OutPost blogs, LGBTQ+ research, and LGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings.

OutCare Objectives

Community

  • Increase visibility of LGBTQ+ culturally competent healthcare providers through the OutList.
  • Provide a database of LGBTQ+ healthcare services.
  • Discussing important issues related to diversity and intersectionality.
  • Bringing together community members, leaders, and healthcare organizations.

Education & Research

  • Educate individuals in general and advanced LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
  • Understand intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, and healthcare disparities, through academic research.
  • Encourage integration and revision of curricula with LGBTQ+ topics.

Healthcare Providers

  • Provide educational training, resources, and events.
  • Create and distribute informational healthcare materials.
  • Develop seminars, conferences, and networking opportunities.
  • Offer consultation on patients and practices.
  • Showcase providers’ competency to the general public.

Our Story

Founder, Dr. Dustin Nowaskie, launched what was then OutCare Indiana after he noticed a recurring theme amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana: Most of them did not see doctors because they feared the physician would ask them questions about their sexuality and judge them for their response. Access to quality healthcare is often difficult for the LGBTQ+ community. Culturally-competent healthcare organizations and providers do exist nationwide but are typically hard to find, especially in rural communities. In an effort to improve LGBTQ+ healthcare by making such resources transparent, OutCare Health was founded in May 2015.

OutCare is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and provider training. OutCare’s most notable endeavor, the OutList, is an online, nationwide directory of healthcare providers who identify as culturally-competent in the care of the LGBTQ+ population.

The OutList aims to improve access to quality care and is easily searchable by those looking for a new healthcare provider. OutCare’s Mentor List recognizes individuals who are willing to serve as mentors and offer consultation of school, career, research, or other academic pursuits for students, staff, and faculty. OutCare’s provider training and medical curriculum reform aim to educate and set a new standard in LGBTQ+ healthcare. OutCare supports the public, academic, and medical communities. At the community level, OutCare distributes informational brochures and pocket references to students, faculty, staff, providers, organizations, and clinics. OutCare also staffs community events to educate the public of the resources available to them. At the academic level, OutCare works with curriculum committees to implement educational reform and provide annual cultural competency training. Through these projects, OutCare promotes awareness, provides up-to-date information and education, and increases the cultural competency of students and providers so that the future healthcare workforce can deliver better LGBTQ+ care.

OutCare has been an invaluable database for communities and providers alike. Impact so far includes 2,000+ OutList providers across 50+ specialties in all states, 500+ nationwide public resources identified, 100,000+ educational materials distributed, 10,000+ monthly website visits, and 15 state-specific teams formed. In light of the pandemic, we launched our OutTalk series dedicated to discussing important issues in LGBTQ+ healthcare. This series focuses on diversity and intersectionality, bringing together community members, leaders, and healthcare organizations. OutTalk aims to address barriers and gaps in care through critical and innovative thinking.

OutCare Values

Healthcare equity for all regardless of identification including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Preservation of the dignity of the LGBTQ+ community

Access to healthcare information and resources. Collaborative relationships among healthcare providers, institutions, and communities.

A community of social and health support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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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 or healthcare advice. This site is not designed to promote or endorse any medical or healthcare 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 they accept 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.

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  • About
    • About OutCare
    • The Team
    • Partners
  • OutList
    • Find a Provider
    • Add Provider Listing
    • Boost Your Listing
    • Edit Your Listing [Login]
  • Training
    • Start Learning
    • Manage Your Courses
  • Solutions
    • Health Plan Consulting
    • Health System Consulting
    • Research
  • Resources
    • Local Resources
    • Mentorship
    • OutReach
    • OutTalk Series
    • OutPosts
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Feedback
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