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Jun
29
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The resources shared via these posts for Pride Month touch upon only a small portion of the health information needs and concerns of LGBTQIA+ people and the providers who care for them. A lack of research exists in these populations in part because LGBTQIA+ persons might not be out to their health care providers for… Read More »
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Jun
27
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With this week’s NLM Office Hours: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) session at maximum capacity, the NLM announced an additional event. A special NLM Office Hours Listening Session, focused specifically on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to population groups will be held from 2 PM to 3 PM ET on Thursday, June 30. Dianne Babski… Read More »
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Jun
22
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As mentioned earlier in this series of articles for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) is Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM). This term is nested under Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations, and below SGM are Intersex Persons and Transgender Persons. The scope note for SGM reads: Individuals including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… Read More »
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Jun
21
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Good news! Email notifications for new classes are back. Below are instructions on how to set up your account to get the new class notifications once a week. Step 1: Login or create an NNLM user account Step 2: After logging in, click on update my profile Step 3: Scroll down the… Read More »
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Jun
15
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People who identify as LGBTQIA+ may experience health disparities due social stigma and care givers unfamiliar with their needs. Health care needs change throughout the life cycle of all people no matter where on the gender or sexuality spectrum they fall. Here are some free resources specifically for Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM). Children… Read More »
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