Transgender Awareness Week is a powerful time to reflect, connect, and take proactive steps for the health and safety of transgender and nonbinary individuals within LGBTQ+ communities. With potential political shifts that could impact LGBTQ+ rights, particularly those of transgender and nonbinary people, it’s crucial to be prepared for possible changes. By planning ahead, weRead more
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It’s no news that people in LGBTQ+ communities face a distinct and often larger set of challenges compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. We’ll name just one instance of this distinction. Various research studies have proven that LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk for developing mental health concerns and conditions. This disparity is often dueRead more
Los Angeles, CA – October 15, 2024 — OutCare Health announced today that it has been named a finalist in Health, Product, Innovation, or Service Categories (Non-Profit) for The 4th Annual Anthem Awards. OutCare’s recognition centers on the OutList, a groundbreaking platform that connects LGBTQ+ individuals with affirming healthcare providers across the U.S., fostering greaterRead more
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
For the most part, many cisgender gay men experience various forms of self-deprecation throughout their childhood regarding their effeminacy. Aggressions targeted through verbal usage such as: “sissy,” “faggot”, “maricon,” etc., have created internalized homophobia within gay men that are embedded as childhood trauma. Femmephobia, the suppression or rejection of feminine traits, is a persisting issueRead more
People cope with hardships in many ways. Some methods may be helpful but only provide temporary relief. Take alcohol consumption as an example. At first, it seems like everything’s under control – alcohol eases the pain, and life somehow feels more manageable. However, this honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever. Relying heavily on alcohol as aRead more
Los Angeles, CA – July 23, 2024 – OutCare Health, a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ health equity, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a grant from the American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds. This grant will enable OutCare to expand its operations and extend its impact, enhancing support for health plans andRead more
Washington D.C. and Indianapolis, IN, – March 27, 2024 – The PAN Foundation today announced a collaboration with OutCare Health, a nonprofit organization leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, empowering millions of LGBTQ+ individuals with comprehensive resources, support, and education. OutCare Health works to further healthcare equity and accessibility for all individuals regardlessRead more
Indianapolis, IN — OutCare Health, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 cycle. Comprising an exceptional group of individuals from various backgrounds, this board is poised to drive OutCare Health’s mission of empowering LGBTQ+Read more
Introducing the Peers.net Giveback Initiative: making professional peer support accessible to all teens and young adults January 9, 2023, Indianapolis, IN – We’re so excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with our friends at Peers.net, as one of the launch partners in their giveback initiative, to offer all of our audience free support sessions. Read more