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By Jassica Mendez For many students, college can be a stressful and challenging period. This is no different for LGBTQ+ students. However, aside from the expected struggles every student comes across with studying and exams, LGBTQ+ students often face various forms of discrimination and prejudice from students and professors. These challenges can take a heavyRead more

By Dorothy Watson, Mental Wellness Center Sometimes, it can be challenging to get the healthcare you need or even find a provider who truly listens. This is especially true for members of LGBTQ+ communities, who may struggle to find healthcare providers who take them seriously. Thankfully, organizations like OutCare Health can help you connect withRead more

It’s likely we all know at least some of the basic recommendations regarding fitness. Eat plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, limit excess fat and sugar consumption, don’t smoke, and, of course, exercise.  The American Heart Association lays out its exercise recommendations thusly: 150 minutes ofRead more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OutCare Health (OutCare), the nation’s most comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare, announced its partnership with Healthgrades, the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency. They help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments withRead more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced the names of 35 senior leaders from NQF Member Organizations, including OutCare Health, who have been selected to participate in its 2022 Leadership Consortium. The Leadership Consortium is a prestigious and exclusive forum of multistakeholder healthcare experts representing NQF Member Organizations, where they share theirRead more

A Dark History In the 1600’s you could be hung for being gay. At the turn of the century, you might have been imprisoned in a mental institution. In 1952, homosexuality was classified as a sociopathic personality disturbance by the American Psychiatric Association and people were frequently subjected to aversion and conversion therapies in anRead more

The whole country is reeling from the leaked Alito decision indicating that Roe v. Wade may soon be overturned. The death of Roe will likely have long-reaching repercussions for many in the LGBTQ+ community, perhaps trans men most of all. Trauma for Trans Men The idea of a culture advocating forced birth is difficult forRead more

Advancing new initiatives with new perspectives. INDIANAPOLIS — Today, OutCare Health (OutCare), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit LGBTQ+ health equity organization, announced its 2022-2024 members of the OutCare Health Board of Directors. “We are so excited to welcome our third Board of Directors. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve grown with the help of amazing boardRead more

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, OutCare Health, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) health equity organization, celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Held annually on March 31, Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender-nonconformingRead more

Jack Ganbaatar of Mongolia and Aaron Bonette of the Philippines are partnering with OutCare Health through the U.S. Department of State’s Community Solutions Program. Ganbaatar and Bonette are emerging global leaders in queer healthcare, collaborating on projects that will help strengthen LGBTQ+ communities and improve lives in the U.S., Philippines, and Mongolia. The fellows willRead more