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Jun
21
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Did you know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has an Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)? The mission of EDI is to “cultivate a culture of inclusion where diverse talent is leveraged to advance health discovery”. During Pride Month 2023, EDI’s theme is “Advancing Equity and Visibility… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, News from NIH/NLM
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 »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
07
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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
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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 »
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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 »
Posted in: Blog, Resource Sharing