Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA)’s Post

Many LGBTQ+ adults report facing discrimination in health care, and this impacts how they interact with health care in the future. 1 in 6 LGBTQ+ adults, and 1 in 5 transgender adults specifically, avoid health care due to previous discrimination. This is a significant issue with all areas of health, but especially for cancer screening and care. Health professionals must act and learn about LGBTQ+ experiences, inclusive and affirming care and language, and the unique needs and risks for LGBTQ+ populations to ensure health care is welcoming and safe for all. #clinicaltrials #cancerresearch #pride #pridemonth #healthequity #cancer #cancerscreening #cancerprevention #health #healthcare

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

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/XcpM50Qzao3

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/xhyp50QHOfR

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

Understanding Poppers: Usage, Effects, and Legal Status Poppers are a class of recreational drugs that are inhaled for a quick high. These substances, often associated with the LGBTQ+ community, have been in use since the 1970s. The active compounds in poppers are alkyl nitrites, including amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, and isobutyl nitrite. Despite their recreational usage, poppers have legitimate medical applications, particularly… Read More: https://lnkd.in/gmNtHTGe

Did you know that autism frequently intersects with LGBTQ+ identities? Now more than ever, it's crucial for schools to recognize and support individuals with these intersectional identities. Learn the facts and discover tips oh how to create more inclusive environments for all students. https://lnkd.in/gAcf-4-q

During #Pride, the American Academy of Nursing reflects on our work to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ communities. Since last year, the Academy has signed on to 16 amicus briefs opposing restrictions to gender-affirming care. In addition to these policy actions, the American Academy of Nursing has publicly released our Policy Dialogue, “Nursing’s Responsibility to Our Patients and Our Profession: Countering the Attacks on Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health,” which is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eVMSSEai