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Introduction to SB 923: A Critical Step for Inclusive Healthcare Senate Bill 923, or the Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex (TGI) Inclusive Care Act, mandates that health plans in California take essential steps to ensure healthcare systems are accessible, affirming, and inclusive for TGI communities. The legislation reflects a growing recognition of the disparities facedRead more

OutCare Health, a leading 501 (c)(3) LGBTQ+ health equity organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity, affirmation, and dismantling barriers within the healthcare industry, is thrilled to partner again with the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation this summer to host three exceptional scholars. Madeleine Cornejo, Frank Garcia, and Donnie Wilkie, all Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholars, will beRead more

Exploring the connection between gender identity and mental health involves facing various ups and downs, both challenges and triumphs. Even when we consider the pressures certain sections of our society place on individuals and how they perceive gender (the US state of Tennessee, for instance, has banned gender-affirming care for minors) or their positive counterpartsRead more

Written by Jack Lawhorn, MS4 | Photo credit: Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast In October (10/1-10/7) was Banned Books Week, with the theme “Let Freedom Read,” which has already taken its place as the event’s most controversial iteration since its founding in 1982. The American Library Association (ALA) and organizations dedicated to preserving free accessRead more

Written by Jackie Edwards Inclusive language — a communication style that avoids using assumptions, words, or phrases that stereotype, exclude, or offend people — is vital to creating a safe and comfortable mental healthcare setting for LGBTQ+ individuals. Unfortunately, sexual minorities are more likely than heterosexual people to be dissatisfied with mental health service providers,Read more

Written by Emily W. Meacham In our ever-evolving society, understanding LGBTQ+ terminology and identities is important for promoting an inclusive and respectful environment. Whether you are a part of an LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply looking to learn how to be a supportive friend or family member, educating yourself and others is essential. ThisRead more

According to a recent pilot study, many urology residents lack the necessary knowledge and preparedness to provide adequate care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and all gender and sexual minority (LGBTQ+) patients. The study, published in the journal Urology Practice, found that urology residents do not receive enough LGBTQ+ education and have limited experienceRead more

Developed in partnership with OutCare Health, the no-cost, on-demand accredited series and related resource guide teaches health care professionals about the unique needs and health disparities facing the LGBTQ+ community INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OptumHealth Education, in partnership with OutCare Health, has launched an accredited, no-cost, and publicly available education program to teach health care professionals about theRead more