Protecting Your Visitation & Decision-Making Rights
In times of emergency, you may be unable to make medical decisions or state who you want to visit you. In these situations, hospitals may restrict visitation rights to a…
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Health & Aging
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
July is Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month (formerly recognized as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month), and now more than ever, it’s crucial that we shine a…
Request a Copy of the HEI Report
Use the form on this page to request a hard copy of the most recent Healthcare Equality Index report.
Resources for LGBTQ Patients
Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ patients.
Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
This is a global health crisis, and as we’re seeing in the government’s lagging response, our work is more necessary than ever.
Safer Sex for Trans Bodies (Sexo Seguro Para Los Cuerpos Trans)
The HRC Foundation, in partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, released Safer Sex for Trans Bodies, a comprehensive sexual health guide for transgender and gender expansive people and their partners.
Safer Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)
HRCF and Whitman-Walker Health released an updated guide to practicing safer sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Same-Sex Parents and Consent for Treatment of a Minor
Healthcare law requires providers to secure the informed consent of a minor child’s parent before providing medical treatment. Different legal jurisdictions recognize various individuals as “parents” in their law bearing…
Sexual Assault and the LGBTQ Community
Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including LGBTQ people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence…
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children is a groundbreaking resource that explains how families and healthcare professionals are helping transgender children thrive.