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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

The recent HLTH conference in Las Vegas was a whirlwind of innovation, collaboration, and advocacy, and OutCare Health was at the forefront of it all. OutCare is a proud partner of the HLTH Foundation, which promotes equity, inclusion, and opportunity in healthcare, focusing on underserved patients, healthcare professionals and innovators in digital health and healthRead 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

Written by Jordan Spencer For many LGBTQ+ communities, daily societal encounters can feel like traversing a minefield. Misunderstandings and prejudice remain surprisingly common, even in an age that champions progress. With healthcare being a cornerstone of any individual’s life, it is baffling and disheartening to see instances where basic respect is absent. Every patient deservesRead more

In a world that has seen remarkable progress in recognizing the rights and identities of LGBTQ+ communities, the significance of belonging to an LGBTQ+ support group cannot be overstated. The empowerment and sense of belonging derived from these groups are invaluable. For gender diverse individuals, navigating the various challenges that life presents can be daunting,Read more

Partnership with OutCare Health helps patients and plans identify LGBTQ+ affirming providers, improving access to care August 29, 2023, MADISON, Wis. – Veda, a health technology provider specializing in accurate, curated provider data, has partnered with OutCare Health, a leading organization championing LGBTQ+ health equity. The groundbreaking collaboration addresses the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communitiesRead more

Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, an unprecedented wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been proposed across the country. Gender diverse youth are the most notable target of these proposed laws that seek to prohibit them from accessing gender affirming care, competing on school sports teams, feeling safe to discuss their gender identity at school,Read more

Recently, Uganda made international news after its government passed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. The “Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023” introduces harsh penalties for ‘homosexual acts’ including life imprisonment and the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’. This new act builds upon and adds harsher punishments to the previously annulled 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Act which prohibitedRead more

A couple of weeks ago, I came across an article about a laughable statement made by former U.S. ambassador and current Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. At a college event, Haley pinned Dylan Mulvaney, TikTok’s infamous theater kid and transfemme phenomenon, as being solely responsible for “why a third of our teenage girls seriously contemplatedRead more