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Jun
13
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
People who identify as LGBTQIA+ may experience health disparities due to 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. According to Census.gov, almost 17% of people in the U.S. are aged 65… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
07
0 comments Tags: health equity, LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
Although we are in the 21st century, health inequalities for sexual and gender minorities still exist. Some of these inequities are more known and recognizable than others. This week’s post provides a sampling of resources and recommendations from our health care and related professional associations. Take a moment to review your professional association’s policies related… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
01
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month is celebrated in June of each year to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising. The Library of Congress has a great article on this topic. People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) are members of every community. Students, patrons, staff, health care providers, parents,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Apr
10
0 comments Tags: Funding, Illinois, Outreach Award, State Advisory Group
NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Illinois SAG Outreach Award. Each state in Region 6 has a State Advisory Group (SAG). SAG Illinois members discussed health information needs in the State of Illinois and then used the Community Tool Box to develop a plan of action to help guide outreach… Read More »
Posted in: Funding
Feb
16
0 comments Tags: Disaster Response, Environmental Disaster
With the recent train derailment and subsequent environmental impact in and near East Palestine OH, now is a good time to review a few resources regarding such disasters. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Emergency Preparedness