
How HIV Impacts LGBTQ+ People
While HIV affects Americans from all walks of life, the epidemic continues to disproportionately impact certain members of the LGBTQ+ community.
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
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While HIV affects Americans from all walks of life, the epidemic continues to disproportionately impact certain members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Here are some things you can do before, during, and after your first visit to discuss PrEP.
On January 18, 2011, federal regulations regarding patients’ hospital visitation rights went into effect. These new rules, which apply to hospitals participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, require those…
Americans living with HIV or AIDS may face discrimination based on their health status in many areas of life—including employment. Fortunately, federal and state laws protect against discrimination.
On every campus, college administrators, campus health care providers, and student leaders can implement HIV policies and programs that confront the crisis and promote awareness, prevention, treatment, and care.
HIV…
From time to time, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is incorrectly cited as an obstacle to hospital visitation rights and decision-making authority for LGBTQ+ families. On the contrary,…
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…
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…
In this online database of healthcare facilities, there are six different types of facilities listed.
Use this tool to find healthcare facilities near you that are evaluated in the Healthcare Equality Index. The HEI 2024 features nearly 2400 healthcare facilities nationwide, including those that actively…