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Jun
26
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
Each one of Region 6’s states has a unique identity. From “The Land of Lincoln” (Illinois), to the “land where the water reflects the clouds” (Mni Sota Makoce/Minnesota), Region 6 is cities, prairies, farms, dairy land, native history, lakes, rivers, valleys, hills, and more. Each of our states provides health information resources for the LGBTQ+… Read More »
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Jun
20
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This week’s post is for healthcare and public health professionals. We’ve curated a collection of resources to help you create affirming healthcare environments and deliver culturally and clinically competent care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. LGBTQIA+ Health Resources Searching PubMed for LGBTQIA+ health research This guide from our colleagues at USC has suggestions for MeSH terms you… Read More »
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Jun
12
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The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, MD. Over 8,000 NNLM members promote and provide access to health information in communities across the United States. NLM is one of the twenty-seven National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources
Jun
05
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health, Pride Month
As we turn the calendar page to June, Region 6 wishes all a Happy Pride Month 2024! We will be posting a new health topic about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) persons and associated sexual and gender minorities each week throughout the month of June. Sometimes, starting at the beginning is the very best… Read More »
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Jun
13
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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 »
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