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"VA, following in the footsteps of the Defense Department, announced plans to undo a health care policy that advocates have said discriminates against LGBTQ+ and unmarried veterans." — Drew Friedman After the Defense Department released its plans to update TRICARE's policy on IVF, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would also be amending the requirements for its healthcare program to cover IVF costs. This step will make family building more accessible to veterans who may be struggling with infertility. See how this policy change is a small win in an ongoing battle for comprehensive infertility care for LGBTQ+ and unmarried veterans: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e87yRc6j... #militaryfamilybuildingcoalition #infertilitysupport #militaryfamily #militaryfamilylife #militaryfamilysupport #familybuilding #familyplanningjourney #militaryinfertility

Join us February 28 for a webinar with the APHA Oral Health Section. Student awardees will explore a mix of topics, including #oralhealth care for the LGBTQ+ community, distance learning throughout the pandemic, and oral health symptoms among pregnant women. https://ow.ly/5N5x50QBcb6

Join us February 28 for a webinar with the APHA Oral Health Section. Student awardees will explore a mix of topics, including #oralhealth care for the LGBTQ+ community, distance learning throughout the pandemic, and oral health symptoms among pregnant women. https://ow.ly/xhyp50QHOfR

Did you know transgender adults with disabilities are 2 to 5 times more likely than cisgender adults with disabilities to have healthcare problems, like not seeing a doctor or dentist? Everyone should get safe and respectful healthcare. How you can help: • Share: Spread the word about these issues. • Educate: Ask for LGBTQ+ and disability training for healthcare providers. • Support: Back rules that make sure everyone gets fair healthcare. • Let's make a healthcare system that respects and helps everyone, no matter who they are. #Pride2024 #DisabledAndQueer #PacificADACenter

Join us February 28 for a webinar with the APHA Oral Health Section. Student awardees will explore a mix of topics, including #oralhealth care for the LGBTQ+ community, distance learning throughout the pandemic, and oral health symptoms among pregnant women. https://ow.ly/3LIl50QGS4x

Presentation on fourth-wave feminism Fourth-wave feminism is a term used to describe the current stage of feminist activism and thought that emerged in the early 21st century. It focuses on intersectionality, digital activism, and addressing issues such as gender-based violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental justice. It also emphasizes inclusivity and the amplification of marginalized voices, utilizing social media platforms and online spaces for organizing and raising awareness. LPU School of Law , Dr. Minarul

Hospitality industry stakeholders must recognize the evolving nature of modern parenthood and the impact of millennial parents in reshaping traditional family dynamics. Adopting an exclusive focus on catering to the conventional 2.4 children, heterosexual parent household is increasingly outdated. The caregiving landscape has undergone significant transformations, particularly with the increasing prevalence of LGBTQ+ individuals becoming parents, the rise of single-parent families, and the emergence of “blended families” comprising step-parents and/or siblings. A few words from my Travel & Hospitality Key trends for the year 2024.

🏳️🌈 In honor of Pride Month, Asia Sullivan, PA-C — a Physician Associate who serves LGBTQ+ communities — shares 5 questions LGBTQ+ patients can ask their healthcare provider during medical exams. 1. How experienced are you with providing care to the LGBTQ+ community, specifically those who identify the way I do? 2. What health screenings do you recommend for me? 3. Are there any vaccinations I should get based on my sexual history? 4. What mental health resources are available to me? 5. How will you communicate my test results with me? https://bit.ly/3VezLYk

Join us February 28 for a webinar with the APHA Oral Health Section. Student awardees will explore a mix of topics, including #oralhealth care for the LGBTQ+ community, distance learning throughout the pandemic, and oral health symptoms among pregnant women. https://ow.ly/KX8L50QAJXe

Join us February 28 for a webinar with the APHA Oral Health Section. Student awardees will explore a mix of topics, including #oralhealth care for the LGBTQ+ community, distance learning throughout the pandemic, and oral health symptoms among pregnant women. https://ow.ly/ufaJ50QAe49