Category Archives: LGBT Health

The Economic Impact of Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Michael Johnson

A few weeks ago, I was walking across my university campus when a young man with a clipboard stopped me to sign a petition to legalize the sale of marijuana. He had many scripted arguments to try to gain support … Continue reading →

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Safety Barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge? It’s About Time!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by monashattell

This week in the New York Times, Carol Pogash reported that the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is nearing agreement to build a safety net on the Golden Gate Bridge. It seems that finally, the public health hazard … Continue reading →

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Have You Had “The Talk” with Your Provider?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Thomas Lawrence Long

Over the past four decades as an out-of-the-closet adult, with now countless numbers of primary care health providers during those years, I can count on one hand the number of times that a health provider (usually a physician) has initiated … Continue reading →

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LGBT Health Journal Call for Papers!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

The recently established journal – LGBT Health – has issued a call for papers as follows: We are currently seeking submissions in all areas within our scope but are especially encouraging articles that address the direct clinical care of sexual … Continue reading →

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March 31st – Open Enrollment for the ACA Ends

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

You may be thinking that health care coverage is not as high a priority for our communities as other pressing issues on the table, but in fact, health is a major challenge.  Here is an infographic developed by Out2Enroll that emphasizes this … Continue reading →

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