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Health & Aging
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
Fear of discrimination causes many LGBTQ+ people to avoid seeking care. And when they do get treatment, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence that all patients deserve. Through pioneering efforts such as the Healthcare Equality Index and the new Long-Term Care Equality Index, HRC is dedicated to improving healthcare for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
As we continue to navigate the global pandemic, HRC has made strong efforts to connect LGBTQ+ folks with public education and health information related to the coronavirus. Our community faces unique challenges due to its economic and health care situations. Take a look at “The LGBTQ Community and COVID-19” for more information.
Know Your Healthcare Rights
Learn more about your healthcare rights, including hospital visitation and patient non-discrimination.
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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
Last updated November 4,2022
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This resource discusses issues of intimate partner violence (IPV) that some readers may find sensitive. If you are experiencing IPV, please visit the CDC’s…
Understanding Disability in the LGBTQ+ Community
Last updated: 8/12/2022
Disability refers to conditions that impair the body or mind and make it more difficult or impossible to do certain activities or functions of daily living. The…
mpox (Monkeypox): What You Need to Know
The CDC has raised the alert level on a mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in the United States and HHS announced that it will be ramping up testing and a vaccine distribution…
HEI 2022 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders
An impressive 496 (55%) of HEI 2022 participants received the top score of 100 in the HEI and earned the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation.
Why UT Southwestern & Children's Health Received the 25 Point Deduction in the HEI 2022
Since 2017, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) has scored participants based on criteria in four core sections that reflect the number of policies and best practices from each section each…
Why Mercy San Juan Medical Center Received the 25 Point Deduction in the HEI 2022
Since 2017, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) has scored participants based on criteria in four core sections that reflect the number of policies and best practices from each section each…
New Data From The HRC Foundation Finds The LGBTQ+ Community Has A High Vaccination Rate
New data released by the Human Right Campaign Foundation titled "LGBTQ+ Health Equity & COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters and Pathways to Positive Long-Term Health" shows, for the first time, that LGBTQ+…
LGBTQ+ Health Equity and COVID-19: Building Trust and Confidence For the Health of Our Communities
To help better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the health of LGBTQ+ people, the HRC Foundation released new data, conducted by Community Marketing & Insights and supported by the…
Understanding the Asexual Community
What Does It Mean to be Asexual?
Asexual, often called “ace” for short, refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity…
Mental Health Resources in the LGBTQ Community
LGBTQ+ people experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children and youth. Over a majority of LGBTQ+ adults…
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