What To Do If You Experience Discrimination
The LGBTQ+ community is more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts – learn about steps you can take if you aren’t treated fairly.
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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Healthcare Equality Index 2026
In its 17th 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…
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Understanding the Intersex Community
“You are human; you are whole. You are normal. Intersex is normal...We love you, and you are not alone.” - Former HRC Foundation Youth Ambassador Jahni Leggette (she/they)
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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…
The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
"Reparative" or "conversion" therapy is a dangerous practice that targets LGBTQ youth and seeks to change their sexual or gender identities.
Talking to Doctors and Medical Providers for Parents of Transgender Youth
When it comes to navigating health care, parents of transgender and gender-expansive children often struggle to know when and how to talk about their child’s gender identity and expression.
Surrogate Medical Decision-Making and the LGBTQ+ Community
Surrogate medical decision-making refers to the legal procedures that are triggered by the mental incapacity of a patient and their subsequent inability to direct the course of their own medical…
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…
Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues sweeping the world, hundreds of thousands of people have contracted the virus, and every community has been affected. The LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. — along with…
Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients
Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ patients.
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
LGBTQ+ people of color, similar to their broader LGBTQ+ community, experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children…
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