Health disparities facing Black LGBTQ Americans are of great concern every day of the year. During Black History Month, Rainbow Health Consulting recalls some of the deep issues of distrust between Black Americans and the health care system, and considers ways to strengthen relationships to improve health outcomes.
Read MoreReproductive health care is an integral part of caring for LGBTQ+ patients and families throughout the lifespan. According to a Gallup poll, more LGBTQ+ Americans ages 18-35 are considering having children than any previous generation of LGBTQ+ adults.This means that more and more health care providers will be working with families to build families in the manner of their choosing, and providers should be prepared.
Read MoreAll people deserve to have their gender, pronouns, and other aspects of their essential identity correctly, accurately, and respectfully used by their health care providers and others with whom they interact. It’s easier than you might think and those steps are easy to take.
Read MoreIf SCOTUS affirms that our sexual orientations and gender identities in fact are protected by employment non-discrimination laws, it will be a strong win for our communities. However, if the justices fail to bring equity to these significant decisions, our very sense of self will be rattled to the core, and will have huge implications for our future career paths.
Read MoreConversion therapy is a practice that attempts to use psychological or religious methods to change a person’s sexual orientation from gay to bisexual or straight. It is not a scientifically based therapeutic practice, and has been rejected by many health-related organizations.
Read MoreRainbow Health Consulting was fortunate to have been invited by Assemblywoman Mila Jasey (NJ’s Legislative District 27) to give expert testimony in Trenton this week, to the Joint Assembly/Senate Committee on the Public Schools.
Read MoreRecently released research from the Centers for Disease Control reinforces concerning a high rate of suicide attempts for transgender students in grades 9 through 12. Significant health disparities also existed in violence victimization, substance use, and sexual risk among these youth.
Read MoreAdolescents need additional support as they navigate through their journey towards adulthood, and a knowledgeable, sensitive, and prepared health care provider can be just the right person to assist them.
Read MoreToday, November 20th, we are observing Transgender Day of Remembrance. Around the globe, transgender people are disproportionately subject to violence.
Read MoreAs the “baby boomer” generation continues to come into retirement age, the issues and concerns of LGBTQ+ seniors have come to the forefront.
Read MoreThis week has brought new and distressing news about the potential for a change in the way that transgender Americans are identified.
Read MoreSome health care providers err by omission, not even asking directly about sexuality and therefore not realizing that their patients have these specific needs, risks, and concerns.
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