Health & Aging
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.
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Know Your Healthcare Rights
Learn more about your healthcare rights, including hospital visitation and patient non-discrimination.
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Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025
The Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025 Report represents the second validated survey on LGBTQ+ inclusion in long-term care and senior housing communities. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE are…
Post-Election Guide for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
For almost 50 years, the Human Rights Campaign and SAGE have been sharing resources and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
Content Warning: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 intimate partner violence page for…
Understanding Disability in the LGBTQ+ Community
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 Centers for Disease…
Mpox in 2025: What You Need to Know
Mpox is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, body aches, and a painful rash that may look like pimples or blisters. While recent outbreaks have disproportionately affected gay…
HEI 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders
The HEI 2024 had the most rigorous criteria ever. Yet, an impressive 384 (36%) of participants met this more challenging criteria, received the top 100 in the HEI, and earned…
Healthcare Equality Index 2024
In its 16th edition, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their…
Mental Health Resources in the LGBTQ+ Community
We know these times feel heavy. The rise in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the loss of the dedicated 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth can feel like yet another…
COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ Community: Vaccinations and the Economic Toll of the Pandemic
As the vaccine rollout in the United States ramps up, it has become clear that there are disparities in comfort with the vaccines and a need for community outreach and…
Healthcare Facility Search Key
In this online database of healthcare facilities, there are six different types of facilities listed.
Love Conquers Hate
