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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Image with a thought bubble to the left in a rainbow pattern with text to the right that reads "THE PRIDE STUDY" in all caps with smaller text below that reads "YOUR STORY. YOUR HEALTH." in all caps.

Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

HRC Partners with the PRIDE Study

HRC is proud to partner with The PRIDE Study - the first nationwide, large-scale, long-term health study of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+), or another…

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging

Debunking Common Myths About HIV

Read responses to myths that 'HIV is a gay disease' or a 'death sentence,' and find other important information about getting tested.

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Sexual Health, Recursos en Español, Research

Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…

Health & Aging

Know Your Healthcare Rights

Learn more about your healthcare rights, including hospital visitation and patient non-discrimination.

Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

Blood Donations

In January 2023, the Biden administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant step toward dismantling antiquated and discriminatory policy preventing gay and bisexual men from…

Health & Aging

Health Care Proxy

A health care proxy, or durable power of attorney for health care, allows you to designate another person as your agent to make health care decisions on your behalf.