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'Lead Courageously' is one of the Health and Social Care Academy's Five Ambitions for the Future of Health and Care. In this episode, we spoke to Mark Kelvin, CEO of LGBT Health and Wellbeing, about what it means to lead courageously in the LGBT sector, whilst exploring the ways in which systems can better accommodate courageous, compassionate and collective approaches to leadership.
In this captivating episode of the "Breakfast With Tiffany Show," hosted by the Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach Tiffany Rossdale, listeners are treated to an insightful and inspiring conversation that delves deep into the realms of LGBTQ+ journeys, personal development, and the exhilarating experience of running a marathon. Joined by her co-host, the ever-charming Maki Gingoyon, and the podcast administrator, the delightful Elin Fu, Tiffany sets the stage for a meaningful dialogue that resonates with audiences worldwide.As the episode unfolds, Tiffany passionately introduces the theme of LGBTQ+ Health and Awareness Week, shedding light on the importance of commemorating milestones and fostering inclusivity within the community. With a heartfelt dedication to exploring positive transitions and overcoming struggles, Tiffany sets the tone for an enriching discussion that promises to uplift and inspire listeners from all walks of life.Against the backdrop of this empowering narrative, Tiffany reflects on her recent triumph of completing the Tokyo Marathon—a monumental achievement that serves as a testament to resilience and determination. With candor and authenticity, she shares the highs and lows of her marathon journey, from the rigorous preparation to the exhilarating race day experience. Through her personal anecdotes and reflections, Tiffany underscores the transformative power of perseverance and the profound impact of listening to one's body.As the conversation unfolds, Maki and Elin contribute their unique perspectives and insights, adding depth and richness to the discussion. From discussing the intersection of mind and body in achieving personal goals to sharing their own experiences with running and self-discovery, the trio engages in a dynamic exchange that captivates listeners and leaves them feeling inspired and empowered.With its blend of heartfelt anecdotes, valuable life lessons, and infectious enthusiasm, this episode of the "Breakfast With Tiffany Show" invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or embarking on your own transformative journey, this podcast episode promises to ignite your spirit and propel you toward greater heights. ---You can follow Maki's platforms below: Website: https://makigingoyon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAKIGINGOYON/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakiGingoyon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makigingoyon/ ---Tokyo Marathon: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/about/outline/Support the showBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/ For coaching sessions & programs with Tiffany, check out her official page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com Breakfast With Tiffany Show Youtube Channel ~ https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast For questions, requests, collaborations and comments, feel free to reach us via our e-mail ~ breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.com
Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Interviews in Polyamory and Swinging
Nikita grew up in India and came to the US about seven years ago when she was 19. As she began to embrace her queerness she started learning about new relationship structures and ultimately found non-monogamy through the kink scene in New York City. For the past few years she has been exploring solo polyamory and shares with us her beautiful, powerful, and challenging journey. For her, being non-monogamous is part of her identity and she sees it as an extension of her queerness. Nikita is also a community organizer, psychotherapist, and sex therapist based in NYC. Her website does a much better job of capturing the power of her work and who she is than we ever could. Please check out her bio below and visit her website for all of her incredible work. From Nikita's Website: I am a Mental Health Therapist-LP and Sex Therapist based in New York City. I graduated with my Master's in Counseling in Mental Health and Wellness and a dual degree in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services from New York University. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a background in Women and Gender Studies from George Mason University. I identify as a queer South Asian immigrant woman. I'm also neurodivergent and non-monogamous. Aside from being a therapist, I have volunteered as a crisis counselor for the Trevor Project, worked as a graduate assistant for the New York University LGBTQ+ Center, and helped in the planning of social justice conferences. I have worked towards being a therapist for many years now and it is my greatest honor to arrive where I am. I grew up in Bangalore, a city in India where access to mental healthcare was limited and heavily stigmatized. We didn't really talk about sex at all and the patriarchal culture often made it unsafe to embody our sexual selves. During my young adult years in Bangalore, I struggled to find a counselor who had a background in LGBTQ issues. The counselor that I talked to put me in a one size fits all box, bound by a traditional conception of heteronormative binary identities. The services I received seemed ingenuine and I felt alone. The counselor failed to understand the challenges that are faced by a queer woman in a conservative country. At that moment, a strong desire to uplift people who feel confused and alone was born. Check out the full show notes here. Submit a question for our Ask Us Anything Episodes! Click here to join our upcoming Virtual Meet and Greets! Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet! Skip the ads and sign up for the Premium Feed! Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing
Episode 145: Family Planning for the LGBTQIA+Future Dr. Hoque explains how to assist with family planning for the LGBTQIA+ community. Some principles such as avoiding unintended pregnancies and reducing and early treatment of STIs are discussed. Written by Ashfi Hoque, MBA, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Arreaza: Welcome to episode 145 of the Rio Bravo qWeek podcast. My name is Hector Arreaza, a faculty member of the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.Ashfi: Hello everyone, I am Ashfi Hoque a 4th-year medical student at Ross University School of Medicine. I am from Long Beach, California. Patient advocacy and patient-centered care have always been a priority of mine. I've volunteered for years at the LGBT+ center in Weho and Long Beach. Today we will be discussing Family Planning for everyone while learning ways to become LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Arreaza: Yes, family planning is important, and I'm glad you included all types of families. I believe medical care must be offered to everyone, and I also believe in freedom of conscience, that's why I can freely express that I support traditional family for me. Why did you choose this topic?Ashfi: I chose this topic because my partner recently went to get her physical. Her provider had an extensive conversation about family planning and even discussed the anticipated cost of freezing her oocytes. I really loved the way this provider went about the conversation so I started researching ways I can support my community and also teach others to provide Queer inclusive medical care. What is LGBTQIA+?LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, etc. The community will be referenced as the Queer community, an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or not cisgender. There are many inequalities that the community faces and we can do our due diligence to educate ourselves continuously and be aware that terminology and health needs may change. We have another Rio Bravo episode, Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients on Episode 103, that discusses healthcare disparities, but during this episode, we will be diving into an introduction to bridging health gaps, creating health equity, and building trust with the community. A 2023 Global Survey found that the self-identified Queer community represents 9% of the population, while the true estimate may be higher due to safety concerns. While diabetics are 10-13% of the population. These statistics show that as a medical provider, you'll encounter Queer patients more often than you think. One of the healthcare issues that Queer folks face is a lack of family planning.What is Family Planning?The World Health Organization (WHO) defines family planning as “the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It is achieved through the use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of involuntary infertility.”Family planning serves three critical needs: Avoiding unintended pregnanciesReducing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)Early treatment of STDs to reduce rates of infertilityWhen discussing family planning for patients, here are some examples of questions you can ask. What name may I use to address you?What are your pronouns?What is your gender? (Only if necessary for care, what is your assigned sex at birth?)Are you sexually active?What is the gender(s) of your partner(s)?Are you concerned about unintended pregnancy?Are you currently using any contraceptive measures?Are you taking any precautions to reduce STI/STD such as physical barriers like condoms, dental dams, or any harm reduction such as PrEP?What kind of STI/STD screening are you requesting?Do you need me to request additional labs such as oral or anal swabs?Those questions must be asked in a natural, non-judgmental way. While STD/STI screening and treatment is part of family planning, the part that we tend to neglect is the desire for Queer folks to build a family. Why is Family Planning Important for the LGBTQIA+ community?The Queer community gained the legal right to marry eight years ago, in 2015. They did not have the nationwide right to adopt until the last state, Mississippi, overturned the unconstitutional restrictions for the Queer community to adopt in 2016. A UCLA study in 2018 titled, “How many same-sex couples in the US are raising children?” reported cis-heterosexual couples: 3% are raising at least one adopted child and 95% are raising biological children while same-sex couples: 21.4% are raising at least one adopted child and 68% have a biological child. When it comes to family planning, there is more than adoption for Queer people. Queer folks are not offered the same pregnancy planning options, such as cis hetero-couples who are experiencing infertility or cis-women planning for advanced maternal age pregnancy. However, the options are quite similar. These options require specific types of planning, and that information can be provided to patients by their primary care doctor. A couple needs to know their options and consider the long-term financial planning necessary for surrogacy, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or donor insemination. The main difference for many Queer couples is the method of conception needed. Depending on sexual orientation and gender identity, patients may have varying reproductive needs as part of their family planning. We cannot make assumptions about how family planning should look and need to remember this journey looks different from person to person and couple to couple.How to approach family planning with the LGBTQIA+ community? Basic tenants of providing medical care for queer patients: Clinics specializing in Queer family planning found patient-centered care leads to better outcomes. The best approach is to be mindful, conscious, and to communicate without assumptions. We have to start with providers building trust, being honest, showing sensitivity assisting with reproductive services, and working towards being more knowledgeable about Queer parenthood. A provider could ask questions such as: Would you like information about family planning?What do you imagine your future family to look like?Would you like to see options and potential costs?Would you need a referral for a specialist?Or it can be as simple as being honest about your scope of knowledge by stating, “I am not well versed in LGBTQIA+ community issues but what ways can I support you?” It is ethically appropriate to transition care to a physician with better knowledge if you feel unable to assist a person from the LGBTQ+ community. Make sure to do it in a polite and respectful way.Gender inclusive: With more people openly identifying as non-binary and trans, there is a need for a gender-neutral approach to discussing a patient's biological and reproductive needs. First, we will avoid assuming gender identity based on the biological sex of a patient. Episode 14 of Rio Bravo does a great job of breaking down gender diversity and the difference between gender identity and biological sex. For transgender and nonbinary patients, providing care for medical transitioning often includes conversations about family planning before starting HRT. It is common to ask patients about to begin HRT if they would like to freeze their sperm or eggs. Second, we want to avoid assuming anything based on what reproductive organs a patient has. We can ask a patient about their intention to start a family. Avoid asking if a trans patient has received transitional surgery (bottom surgery) unless it is completely necessary for the care we are providing. Instead, it is appropriate to ask the patient if birthing is an option? Have you given birth before? Were there any complications? Is there any current hormonal treatment? This mindful strategy is also useful for patients who may have limitations in: producing oocytes or sperm, the ability to house a fetus in utero, or implantation and fertility. Third, we are going to address our underlying beliefs and assumptions about gendered parenthood. Parenthood is almost always thought of as motherhood and fatherhood, but this can be alienating for transgender patients. There are many possible ways of being a parent, and to be inclusive let's consider the possibility of a masculine woman or transmasculine man being a birthing parent or of a transgender woman being the mother of a child without giving birth to the child. There are many more scenarios we can discuss at another point. In the interest of time, we are going to shift into discussing family planning for lesbian and gay people and couples. Sexuality inclusive:For homosexual cis-gendered people who are single or in relationships, family planning can look similar to couples facing infertility issues. When having family planning conversations with these patients, a provider should ask broad, unassuming questions. If you have established that a queer person or couple wants a child, then you can ask if they have a family plan. If the patient or couple has a plan, follow the couple's lead. If the patient(s) do not have a plan, then you can begin to ask questions like: Do you have someone in mind to be a birth giver? Do you have a sperm donor? Do you have an egg donor? These questions are a great transition into discussing the following options for family planning.What are the options for having a newborn and the financial and ethical cost?Having a child can cost up to $100k, and this does not even include the cost of childcare. Infertility treatment is not covered by regular insurance, so patients need either infertility insurance or private financing to cover the cost of treatment. However, fertility insurance does not cover same-sex couples. There is a large emotional, physical, and ethical cost to deciding which route to choose. Let's discuss options and obstacles.1. Donor Insemination: The most affordable route is having a birth-giving parent who is fertile with a known sperm donor. This method can be as simple as using a syringe to inseminate the uterus-carrying person, but we need to consider necessary attorney fees to terminate the parental rights of the sperm donor. Sperm from a sperm bank requires an extensive workup including STD panel, HIV, and genetic disorder screening. The sperm donor gives up all parental rights during the process. The price of these procedures is constantly changing and depends on location.California Cryobank costs start at $1200 for anonymous donors and $1900 for identification disclosure donor which the child will receive information about the donor at age 18. Selecting a donor can include specifics such as race, talents, education, hobbies, physical attributes, and showing donor baby photos. There are two common insemination processes:Intracervical insemination: semen inside the cervical opening and covers the cervixIntrauterine insemination: semen is inserted through the cervix and placed directly into the cavityThe next option jumps up in cost significantly.2. Freezing Eggs (Oocyte Cryopreservation):Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles, reports a single cycle of egg freezing can cost $6-10k per freezing cycle and may need multiple cycles without medication. The medications are typically around $3-6k depending on how much your body needs. Storage is an additional cost of $700-$1,000 a year. This is an option for parents planning pregnancy during advanced ages.3. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): It is a process where an oocyte is collected similarly to freezing eggs but fertilized with a partner's or donor's sperm.Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles reports it costs $8-13k per cycle of fertilization. It is an option for those who have issues with infertility, previous pelvic inflammatory diseases, surgeries, and issues with implantations.4. Surrogacy: This is the process of hiring a professional birthing surrogate to carry an embryo. This is an alternative option for couples who decline or cannot carry a pregnancy. The surrogate has no legal rights or biological relation to the fetus. Family Tree Surrogacy reports it costs about $45-65k.5. Adoption: Foster care adoption in California can be $1-5k. American Cost of Adoption, reports the cost of adoption for infants in California $40-70k including the medical expenses for the birth-giving person and legal expenses for the process. Versus adopting an infant from another country due lack of resources and poverty may better their lives or cause a higher demand for infants which may be an ethical issue. Also, transcultural adoption where the race of the parents and the children are different, and navigating culture and race with the children. Adoptees have reported having racial identity crises.With all these studies, it is well documented that providers will not be perfect at giving care to the Queer community. These studies do not represent every queer person and do not take the intersectionality of race, class, or gender identity into consideration. It is our job as providers to be supportive of all types of patients in order to increase their access to proper medical care. _______________Conclusion: Now we conclude episode number 145, “Family Planning for the LGBTQIA+.” Future Dr. Hoque explained how queer people can be included in family planning conversations, even before heterosexual couples. She described some options such as donor insemination, freezing eggs, IVF, and adoption. Dr. Arreaza explained that it is important to ask reproductive questions in a natural, non-judgmental way to all your patients, and refer to another professional when needed. This week we thank Hector Arreaza and Ashfi Hoque. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:American Adoptions—How Much Does a Private Adoption Cost in California? [And Why?]. (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, 2023, fromhttps://www.americanadoptionsofcalifornia.com/adopt/cost-of-adoption-in-californiaAmerican Adoptions—LGBTQ Adoption: Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt? (n.d.). 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MAPA Pride Listening Session with LGBTQA PAsA panel discussion of PAs who work in LGBTQ medicine and/or identify as LGBTQA. Recorded live on June 21, 2022.Moderated by George Froehle PA-C, AAHIVS (Hennepin County Medical Center), LGBTQ Primary Care, Gender Medicine, HIV medicinePanelistsHayden Middleton PA-C (Mayo Clinic), Primary CareClinton Billhorn PA-C (Health Partners), HospitalistJustine Herndon PA-C (Mayo Clinic), Endocrinology and gender medicineNora Powers PA-C (Family Tree Clinic), Gender medicine, reproductive medicineResourcesAnal Paps knowledge base, part of the free LGBT HEALTH 101 lecture series, LBGT PA Caucus.American Academy of HIV Medicine, aahivm.org
In this episode Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, member of the executive committee of the AAP Section on LGBT Health and Wellness, explains why limiting gender-affirming care affects the health of all children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Deena Berkowitz, MD, MPH, about rates of undertriage in the emergency department for children with non-English-speaking caregivers. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Today we're talking about the wave of anti-trans legislation that lawmakers are pushing through at virtually all levels of government. Over 500 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community have been introduced this year alone — that's a record number. On the show today, independent journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed breaks down the swath of legislation seeking to restrict the rights of trans people, what gender-affirming care actually means and the political and economic implications of these bills. Plus, what gives Reed hope for the future of the trans community in the United States. In the News Fix: Guest host Amy Scott discusses the latest trends in the housing market, including what’s happening with home prices and new construction. Plus, new research looks at how ChatGPT impacts employee productivity. We'll get into how creative industries might grapple with AI tools in the workplace. Later, one listener shares how volunteering unexpectedly changed their life. Plus, a tip for cat lovers. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace's new “Financially Inclined” podcast. “Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures” from the American Civil Liberties Union “2023 anti-trans bills” from Trans Legislation Tracker “Missouri due to be first state to restrict adult gender-affirming care” from NPR “Trans Adults Officially Being Detransitioned In Missouri: ‘I’m Scared And Don’t Know What To Do'” from Erin Reed’s Substack “Anti-Trans and Anti-Abortion Activists Use the Same Playbook” from Intelligencer “Majority of Americans reject anti-trans bills, but support for this restriction is rising” from PBS NewsHour “Factors Leading to ‘Detransition’ Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis” from LGBT Health “Tennessee's anti-drag law comes with economic costs” from Marketplace “U.S. home prices rise for first time in 8 months, Case-Shiller says” from MarketWatch “US New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Increase to a One-Year High” from Bloomberg “Storytellers at a Los Angeles planetarium join the union representing Broadway actors” from NPR “Office Overachievers Won’t Be Happy About ChatGPT, Study Says” from Gizmodo Do you have an answer to the Make Me Smart question? We want to hear it. Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.
Today we're talking about the wave of anti-trans legislation that lawmakers are pushing through at virtually all levels of government. Over 500 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community have been introduced this year alone — that's a record number. On the show today, independent journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed breaks down the swath of legislation seeking to restrict the rights of trans people, what gender-affirming care actually means and the political and economic implications of these bills. Plus, what gives Reed hope for the future of the trans community in the United States. In the News Fix: Guest host Amy Scott discusses the latest trends in the housing market, including what’s happening with home prices and new construction. Plus, new research looks at how ChatGPT impacts employee productivity. We'll get into how creative industries might grapple with AI tools in the workplace. Later, one listener shares how volunteering unexpectedly changed their life. Plus, a tip for cat lovers. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace's new “Financially Inclined” podcast. “Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures” from the American Civil Liberties Union “2023 anti-trans bills” from Trans Legislation Tracker “Missouri due to be first state to restrict adult gender-affirming care” from NPR “Trans Adults Officially Being Detransitioned In Missouri: ‘I’m Scared And Don’t Know What To Do'” from Erin Reed’s Substack “Anti-Trans and Anti-Abortion Activists Use the Same Playbook” from Intelligencer “Majority of Americans reject anti-trans bills, but support for this restriction is rising” from PBS NewsHour “Factors Leading to ‘Detransition’ Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis” from LGBT Health “Tennessee's anti-drag law comes with economic costs” from Marketplace “U.S. home prices rise for first time in 8 months, Case-Shiller says” from MarketWatch “US New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Increase to a One-Year High” from Bloomberg “Storytellers at a Los Angeles planetarium join the union representing Broadway actors” from NPR “Office Overachievers Won’t Be Happy About ChatGPT, Study Says” from Gizmodo Do you have an answer to the Make Me Smart question? We want to hear it. Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.
Ever since the AIDS epidemic, it has been understood that the LGBTIQ community has special health needs. Whether it relates to sexual health, mental health or the response to pandemics,... LEARN MORE The post USA: LGBT Health from the Perspective of Nursing appeared first on World Wide Wave.
Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Menschheit: Weltbevölkerung könnte noch vor 2050 wieder schrumpfen +++ Fehlende Strategie: Wichtige Forschende kritisieren Klimapolitik der Bundesregierung +++ Bundestag: Reden verständlicher als gedacht, aber nicht ideal +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:People and Planet 21st-century sustainable population scenarios and possible living standards within planetary boundaries, Earth4all, 27.03.2023Stellungnahme der Wissenschaftsplattform Klimaschutz, 27.03.2023Die Verständlichkeit der Haushaltsreden im Deutschen Bundestag 2022, Universität Hohenheim, 27.03.2023Sexual Orientation Disparities in Early Adolescent Sleep: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, LGBT Health, 21.03.2023**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.**********Weitere Wissensnachrichten zum Nachlesen: https://www.deutschlandfunknova.de/nachrichten
JASC Article: Cytology and LGBT+ health: establishing inclusive cancer screening programs Volume 11, Issue 5, September–October 2022, Pages 241-252 Margaret L. Compton, MD, Shayne S. Taylor, MD, Amy G. Weeks, MD, Vivian L. Weiss, MD, Melissa M. Hogan, MD, Huiying Wang, MD, & Kim A. Ely, MD. Dr. Guliz Barken, Past President of the ASC and Social Media Editor of JASC interviews Drs. Margaret L. Compton, Vivian L. Weiss, and Kim A. Ely, on their article in the Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology Volume 11, Issue 5, September - October 2022, Pages 241-252. Cytology and LGBT+ health: establishing inclusive cancer screening programs. JASC Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213294522000606
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MAPA Pride Listening Session with LGBTQA PAsA panel discussion of PAs who work in LGBTQ medicine and/or identify as LGBTQA. Recorded live on June 21, 2022.Moderated by George Froehle PA-C, AAHIVS (Hennepin County Medical Center), LGBTQ Primary Care, Gender Medicine, HIV medicinePanelistsHayden Middleton PA-C (Mayo Clinic), Primary CareClinton Billhorn PA-C (Health Partners), HospitalistJustine Herndon PA-C (Mayo Clinic), Endocrinology and gender medicineNora Powers PA-C (Family Tree Clinic), Gender medicine, reproductive medicineResourcesAnal Paps knowledge base, part of the free LGBT HEALTH 101 lecture series, LBGT PA Caucus.American Academy of HIV Medicine, aahivm.org
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Today, kids are much more informed about gender identity than years ago. I know that when I was a child, we did not learn about gender diverse youth and how to support them. Now that I'm a parent I find it so important to have open conversations with my children so that they feel comfortable telling us anything. Dr. Kathryn Lowe joins me on this episode to educate us on how we can support our children, especially if they are a part of the LGBTQ community. We talk about how to support gender diverse children, how to raise awareness about gender, how to use language that is inclusive of all kids, and much more. Dr. Katherine Lowe is a pediatrician with a particular interest in gender diverse youth. She is a co-author of the novel You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body, which she began writing after she realized there was a lack of resources for LGBTQ teens. Dr. Lowe is also a clinical assistant professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is also an executive committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on LGBT Health and Wellness. In this episode we discuss: Appropriate definitions of gender diverse common terms Easy ways to support gender diverse children Strategies for preparing adults to have gender conversations with their children Tips for being inclusive when talking about puberty Ways to support your transgender child at their school Resources: You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body Gender Spectrum PFLAG Human Rights Campaign American Academy of Pediatrics article LGBTQ teens article The Trevor Project Head to the show notes for resources from this episode: lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask Connect on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth underwent gender transition from natal female to trans male and has since de-transitioned. In her early teens, Beth felt she was not like other women and began to question her gender. She saw people who were nonconforming, but although she adopted a non-binary identity in college, people still saw her as a woman. Beth became drawn to a masculine identity and associated transitioning gender with empowerment: she would be free from the perceived social constraints and physical vulnerabilities of womanhood. Beth's parents, the therapist she saw a few times, and the surgeon all affirmed her desire to transition. Beth underwent testosterone therapy and top surgery to remove her breasts, sacrifices in service of liberation. In time, however, Beth discovered that physical changes did not transform her inner world, and her post-surgical chest remains numb. Beth says, “de-transitioning brought me down to earth” and into adulthood. She feels some of her urges to transition were healthy, and some were self-annihilating—and wishes she had had more help in differentiating her inner world from her gender expression. Beth hopes to be a voice for the complexity of gender transitioning. Here's Beth's dream: “I met a woman in a lush forest. The forest was filled with strange relics—an abandoned child's playground, a little home, and abandoned campsites. I knew she was a detransitioner, but unlike me, she was proud, unabashed, and free. She told me I could be free like her once no one knew where to find me. Then she ran off into the jungle. There was an exhilarating feeling of freedom and hope.” BEYOND THE BREAKING POINT Music and lyrics by Wells Hanley ©2021You were my lost loverI tried for so longjust to find you here beside meI was so wrongI wandered darkened highwaysI turned every stonefar beyond the point of breakingbut I was never aloneSo afraid I would die waitingHow I hoped you would be thereand that you'd find meout beyond the breaking point So I swam in shark filled watersI swam in despairMy flesh was eaten, bruised, and beatenMy blood was spilled everywhereAnd as I sank down to the bottomand my life began to fade,you opened up your eyesout beyond the breaking point And as we gaze into the heavenswhere we dwell among the trees,you're always with me here beyond the breaking point _____________ Music and lyrics by Wells Hanley ©2021 Singers: Laura Ann Singh at www.lauraannsingh.com and Rei Alvarez at www.reialvarez.com https://www.iwrotethissongforyou.com/ https://www.patreon.com/iwrotethissongforyou NOTES: Currently, there is limited research on the factors that correlate with detransition and the percentage of individuals who chose to detransition. Of the available studies, methods and definitions vary, suggesting a need to establish standardized criteria in the future. Five studies are mentioned below. One concludes, of 17,151 who identify as transgender and gender diverse people, 13.1% reported a history of detransition or going back to living as their sex assigned at birth. Another concludes that only 0.2-0.3% of patients expressed post-operative regret and requested reversal surgery. In another study, 6.9% of patients detransitioned. Additional research is necessary to understand these phenomena more fully. Boyd, I.; Hackett, T.; Bewley, S. Care of Transgender Patients: A General Practice Quality Improvement Approach. Healthcare 2022, 10, 121. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare100 10121 Hall, R., Mitchell, L., & Sachdeva, J. (2021). Access to care and frequency of detransition among a cohort discharged by a UK national adult gender identity clinic: Retrospective case-note review. BJPsych Open, 7(6), E184. doi:10.1192/bjo.2021.1022 Littman L. Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or Surgical Transition Who Subsequently Detransitioned: A Survey of 100 Detransitioners. Arch Sex Behav. 2021 Nov;50(8):3353-3369. doi: 10.1007/s10508-021-02163-w. Epub 2021 Oct 19. PMID: 34665380; PMCID: PMC8604821. Narayan SK, Hontscharuk R, Danker S, Guerriero J, Carter A, Blasdel G, Bluebond-Langner R, Ettner R, Radix A, Schechter L, Berli JU. Guiding the conversation - types of regret after gender-affirming surgery and their associated etiologies. Ann Transl Med 2021;9(7):605. doi: 10.21037/atm-20-6204. Turban JL, Loo SS, Almazan AN, Keuroghlian AS. Factors Leading to “Detransition” Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis. LGBT Health. 2021 May-Jun;8(4):273-280. doi: 10.1089/lgbt.2020.0437. Epub 2021 Mar 31. PMID: 33794108; PMCID: PMC8213007. GIVE US A HAND! Become our patron: https://www.patreon.com/ThisJungianLife RESOURCES: Learn to Analyze your own Dreams: https://thisjungianlife.com/enroll/
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, brings you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week. Want to leave your comment or story suggestion? You can send audio clips of up to 1 minute using this link.
Florida's bill has been nicknamed the 'don't say gay' bill. Here's more information on the bill: https://www.hrc.org/news/florida-senate-passes-dont-say-gay-or-trans-bill-legislation-heads-to-desantis-desk-for-signature-or-veto https://m.flsenate.gov/session/bill/2022/1557/billtext/er/pdf How many times can we say 'gay' in this podcast episode? Teaching kids in grades K-3 language to describe LGBT language will not change straight kids gay; just like teaching kids heteronormative language will make gay kids straight. People have a right to be who they are. And they have the right to be introduced to language that will help them describe how they feel. Here is a link to research based, scienctifically processed and peer reviewed information on how gender affirming schools save lives: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/lgbtq-gender-affirming-spaces/ Newcomb, Michael E.; LaSala, Michael C.; Bouris, Alida; Mustanski, Brian; Prado, Guillermo; Schrager, Sheree M.; Huebner, David M.; LGBT Health, Vol 6(4), Jun, 2019 pp. 139-145. Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; [Journal Article] https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/gender-affirming-care-for-youth/ Craig, Shelley L.; Eaton, Andrew D.; Kirkland, Alexa; Egag, Egag; Pascoe, Rachael; King, Kourteney; Krishnan, Sreedevi; International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, Vol 16(1), Dec, 2021 ArtID: 1961572. Publisher: Taylor & Francis; [Journal Article] The bottom line is, the adults uncomfortable with kids being taught anything but heteronormative language and seek to put limitations on kids, aren't the ones who suffer...the kids are the one who suffer. Learn more about LGBT language here: https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/diversity-schools Jax Anderson and Renae Swanson are two mental health professionals helping parents decode the tween and teen years. Jax and Renae have worked with tweens and teens for a combination of 35+ years and their experience and creative parenting solutions have proven valuable for parents around the world. They aren't afraid to talk about the 'tough stuff', the topics and issues that many mental health professionals steer clear from speaking publicly about when it comes to raising tweens and teens. Join Jax and Renae as they begin the journey of talking about the topic of raising tweens and teens in the world today. Contact us with questions, requests or constructive feedback: Jax IG: @jax.parentingteens TiKToK: @psyko_therapy Email: jax@psykotherapist.com Renae IG: @renae.d.swanson Email: swansonrd@uwosh.edu
Stories on gay, trans, and gender-nonconforming kids have been all over the news lately.Stories on gay, trans, and gender-nonconforming kids have been all over the news lately with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill and Texas suggesting state agencies investigate certain gender-affirming services as child abuse.So what can we do to combat this harmful rhetoric? Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Kathryn Lowe. She is a pediatrician on the executive committee of the Section on LGBT Health and Wellness with the AAP. She is also an author of the new book called You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body, published by the AAP, which is a gender-inclusive book about puberty for all kids.
Stories on gay, trans, and gender-nonconforming kids have been all over the news lately.Stories on gay, trans, and gender-nonconforming kids have been all over the news lately with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill and Texas suggesting state agencies investigate certain gender-affirming services as child abuse.So what can we do to combat this harmful rhetoric? Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Kathryn Lowe. She is a pediatrician on the executive committee of the Section on LGBT Health and Wellness with the AAP. She is also an author of the new book called You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body, published by the AAP, which is a gender-inclusive book about puberty for all kids.
In celebration of Women's History Month, join Your Favorite Librarian as she reviews the 2014 memoir written by Lorraine Sade Bakersville, entitled "One Trans Woman's Spiritual Journey." While pursuing her degree in librarianship, Your Favorite Librarian met the author. The experience and interaction left a beautiful impression on Your Favorite Librarian. Baskerville is not only an author but a kick-ass social worker and activist best known for founding transgender advocacy group transGENESIS. In 2000, Baskerville was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. In 2002, Baskerville was appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Coalition for LGBT Health. This living legend is sure to inspire any reader. "Life is about making choices... I ask you... are you living... or are you just existing?" Support the show (https://paypal.me/forrestnogump)
In this episode Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, member of the executive committee of the AAP Section on LGBT Health and Wellness, explains how pediatricians can use inclusive language when treating their gender-diverse patients. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, PhD, about his research linking adolescent and adult insomnia. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on LGBT+ health. Guests Find Adrian Harrop on twitter, Dr Rafik Taibjee on twitter and Dr James Betteridge-Sorby on twitter. Resources - Check out the LGBT Foundation's Pride in Practice programme here. - The RCGP LGBT+ Health hub, full of elearning can be found here. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.
Transgender individuals are four times more likely than their cisgender female counterparts to self-report an ED diagnosis, two times as likely to report ED symptomology, and have significantly higher rates of attempted or successful suicide. Thus, EDs in the trans community are horrifically rampant and especially dangerous. A transgender individual may develop an ED to create gendered features and conform to a masculine or feminine societal ideal. All of us who have suffered from or witnessed an ED in any capacity know how tied up to body image it is. Considering that transgender people live in a body that does not feel true or like home, these body image disturbances can become even more heightened: control of food becoming the mechanism by which to modify their appearances. A tragic contradiction. Bibliography (show notes): “Eating Disorders in the Transgender Community.” The Emily Program, 5 June 2020, www.emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-in-the-transgender-community/. Ekern, Baxter. “Why Transgender People Are More Likely to Develop an Eating Disorder.” Eating Disorder Hope, 4 Sept. 2020, www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/transgender-people-likely-develop-eating-disorder. Harvey, Rachel. “Eating Disorders Do Not Discriminate: Trans Teens Face Greater Risk - Penn Medicine.” Eating Disorders Do Not Discriminate: Trans Teens Face Greater Risk - Penn Medicine, www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2019/march/eating-disorders-do-not-discriminate-trans-teens-face-greater-risk. “The High Risk of Eating Disorders in Trans Men and Women.” Eating Disorders in Trans Men and Women – San Diego –, 27 June 2019, www.sharp.com/health-news/the-high-risk-of-eating-disorders-in-trans-men-and-women.cfm. Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD. “Eating Disorders in Transgender People.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 31 May 2021, www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorders-in-transgender-people-4582520. O'Melia, Anne Marie. “What's Driving Eating Disorders in Trans Patients?” Medical News, MedpageToday, 3 July 2021, www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/93407. Rebecca C. Kamody, Kimberly Yonkers, Emily I. Pluhar, and Christy L. Olezeski.LGBT Health.Jun 2020.170-173.http://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2019.0354 Savereide, Erik. “Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders.” Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders | Duke Center for Eating Disorders, eatingdisorders.dukehealth.org/education/resources/gender-dysphoria-and-eating-disorders.
We're joined by Stephen Vargas from Terence Higgins Trust to talk through issues around gender, sexual health and what we can do to be better clinicians looking after LGBT people.Find out more: https://rcpsg.ac.uk/college/this-is-what-we-do/the-medical-take
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink brings you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week. Want to leave your comment or story suggestion? You can send audio clips of up to 1 minute using this link.
People who identify as LGBTQ+ experience disproportionately worse health outcomes and have poorer experiences when accessing health services. Three years on from the Government's LGBT action plan, Helen McKenna sat down with Dr Michael Brady, National Advisor for LGBT Health at NHS England, and Michelle Ross, Co-Founder and Director of Holistic Wellbeing services at cliniQ to explore the health inequalities LGBTQ+ people face and what needs to happen to make sure health services are inclusive. Related resources What are health inequalities? Supporting LGBTQ+ NHS staff LGBT health: reading list Transgender health: reading list
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This week the panel are joined by Michael Brady, the national advisor for LGBT Health to discuss why your patient’s queerness might matter to you, and how to practice inclusively, as well as an interview with Lisa Power MBE, a British sexual health and LGBT rights campaigner. Have a listen to hear Michael Brady answering your questions, agony aunt style!
The startling links between ASD and Gender Dysphoria are raising plenty of questions as clinicians wonder why children on the spectrum tend to struggle with gender. Also, which comes first: ASD or gender nonconformity? In this episode, we explore how autistic traits may cause youth to question their gender and become attached to identity labels. And we wonder if this has implications for the trans movement. Links: Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity, by Andrew Solomon https://www.amazon.com/Far-Tree-Parents-Children-Identity/dp/0743236726 (Amazon.com/Far-Tree-Parents-Children-Identity/dp/0743236726) NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, by Steve Silberman https://www.amazon.com/NeuroTribes-Legacy-Autism-Future-Neurodiversity-ebook/dp/B00L9AY254 (Amazon.com/NeuroTribes-Legacy-Autism-Future-Neurodiversity-eboo…) Scientific American Article: “Autism — It's Different in Girls” https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/autism-it-s-different-in-girls/ (Scientificamerican.com/article/autism-it-s-different-in-girls/) 13 YO girl with social struggles: https://youtu.be/nNLznV-bZKc (Youtu.be/nNLznV-bZKc) Papers: Thrower, E., Bretherton, I., Pang, K. C., Zajac, J. D., & Cheung, A. S. (2019). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Amongst Individuals with Gender Dysphoria: A Systematic Review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(3), 695–706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04298-1 (Doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04298-1) Hisle-Gorman, E., Landis, C. A., Susi, A., Schvey, N. A., Gorman, G. H., Nylund, C. M., & Klein, D. A. (2019). Gender Dysphoria in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. LGBT Health, 6(3), 95-100. doi:10.1089/lgbt.2018.0252 Butler G, De Graaf N, Wren B, et al Assessment and support of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria Archives of Disease in Childhood 2018;103:631-636. Extended Notes Sasha worked with autistic children early in her career and it really shaped a lot of her training today. How do you define autism? Stella thinks girls who have autism are getting missed at a younger age compared to boys. How are gender and autism related? Some children are just getting misdiagnosed as children and it's showing up as anxiety or depression, instead of being on the spectrum. Can't figure out why a child might not be making progress? They're on the wrong meds. Autistic kids in general don't really conform to gender norms. Parents spend so much time with their autistic children just so they can live somewhat of a normal life. It's painful and heartbreaking. It's cute when you're five when it comes to not picking up on the gender roles, but as you get older, it can be difficult to integrate into a normal life. Are there more autistic people now than there were before? Technology and being overly glued to it can accelerate the social deficit traits. Are you comfortable in your own body? A lot of times the answer is no. One of the signs of autism is sensory issues. Both Sasha and Stella have noticed with their gender dysphoric children that they have an overfixation on the new changes their body is giving them during puberty, and how they hate it. You don't want to deny that children on the spectrum do have legitimate challenges, but there is a balance between blaming it on their autism vs. not enough real-life training. “If you're not supporting me, you must be transphobic.” Should you assess your kid for autism? Tread carefully when it comes to testing your teen. Your teen is going to take it as you trying to fix what's “not fixable.” This podcast is partially sponsored by ReIME, Rethink Identity Medicine Ethics: https://rethinkime.org/ (Rethinkime.org) Learn more about our show: https://linktr.ee/WiderLensPod (Linktr.ee/WiderLensPod) Support this podcast
Dr. Kenneth Mayer is Medical Research Director and Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute. He is also a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; a Professor, Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard School of Public Health; and an Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of the International AIDS Society. Find out more about Dr. Mayer's work here.In this podcast we talk about the impact of non-affirming environments on health outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, and the intersection of LGBT stigma with HIV-related stigma and racial discrimination. Dr. Mayer describes the education and training work that The Fenway Institute does to optimize healthcare with LGBT persons. He provides multiple ways to intervene in stigma, ranging from becoming comfortable talking about sexual orientation and gender identity, self-awareness of power dynamics, to structural and political changes. Episode hosted by Dr. Carmen Logie. Supported by funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Canada Research Chairs program. Original music and podcast produced by Jupiter Productions, who have various production services available to support your podcast needs.
Bottoming 101, STD & STIs and the basics for more fun, safer sex! Dr. Carlton is a gay gastroenterologist who was raised in an über conservative tobacco town in the Deep South but somehow made his way to training at the Mayo Clinic for a top tier medical education. He landed his dream job in San Diego where he is married to an amazing guy and has 2 kids. While he serves the entire community's medical needs, he is particularly proud to serve the local LGBTQ community in San Diego as a resource for healthcare without judgment or share. He stumbled onto Tik Tok during the pandemic and realized the need and the hunger for anal sex education ...and not just from the LGBTQ family but also women and straight men interested in butt play. So many people are embarrassed to talk about anal sex or ask questions about it, but let's face it...most people want to know how to do it right, do it well, and do it safely! Who better to ask than a gay GI doctor who not only knows the medical side of things, but is no stranger to anal sex himself?! Find Dr. Carlton:IG and TikTok: @doctorcarltonTwitter: @doctor_carltonDoctorCarlton.net coming soon Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us: https://thealphabetmafia.com/ All Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line atpodcast@thealphabetmafia.com
In this two-part episode Bryn chats with Keithley Wilkinson and Rose Lewis from Cardiff and Vale UHB's Equality Team, and Lisa Cordery the UHB's Children's Rights Lead and trans rights advocate. In part one, they discuss LGBT+ health and the issues these communities can sometimes face when accessng healthcare. Suggested Reading: Trans Britain by Christine Burns Transgender Health by Ben Vincent Non-binary lives by Jos Twist, Meg-John Barker, Kat Gupta, Ben Vincent Understanding Trans Health by Ruth Pearce Disclosure on Netflix If you want to get in touch with the Equality Team, please do so by emailing keithley.wilkinson@wales.nhs.uk
Lourdes Dolores Follins's Biography Dr. Lourdes Dolores Follins is a Black, queer femme psychotherapist and writer. As a therapist, researcher, and organizational consultant, she has worked with adolescents and adults of color who are marginalized because of their ethnoracial background and gender and/or sexual identities for over 25 years. Her clinical and research interests are the resilience and resistance of LGBTQI people in the African diaspora; using EMDR to emotionally liberate people of color; and health disparities faced by LGBTQI people of color in the U.S. She has published several academic articles and book chapters and spoken internationally about the factors that impact the health of LGBTQI people of color. Lourdes Dolores's co-edited, award-winning book, Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation was published in 2017. She is working on a memoir about her relationship with her deceased mother. Lourdes Dolores can be reached at www.lourdesdfollins.com
Sodi Kakouris from Let's Get On With It Together (LGOWIT), Maggie Wright from Families in Trauma and Benn Benjamin from LGBT Health and Wellbeing discuss how their services have adapted to the COVID-19 situation and how they have ensured that they continue to facilitate human connections for those they support. The wide-ranging conversation covered inclusive outreach, online courses, tapping into communities of interest and even tips on how not to put people off by hyping the technology too much - let it fade into the background instead and focus on the individual.
So, mental health, let's talk about it. Karbon talks about mental health pre and post COVID, the impact it has had on her, and the 5 steps she is taking to improve her happiness. Enjoy!Queer Collective:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/queercollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/ Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/ Email: queer.collective.to@gmail.com Karbon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_karbon/
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Sandra Alland talks to Shafiq Ghafoor, Mattie Kennedy and Cate Lauder about Disability and...working-class LGBTQIA+ perspectives on the arts in Scotland. Recorded at National Theatre of Scotland's Rockvilla studios, Sandra and their guests discuss community, barriers for multiply-marginalised people in the Scottish arts scene, and the arts futures they're dreaming up. Links: The Edinburgh Samba School https://www.edinburghsambaschool.org/ LGBT Health and Wellbeing https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ Pilton Video http://www.piltonvideoarchive.org/ Oska Bright Film Festival https://oskabright.org/ Matthew Hellett's Mrs Sparkle https://vimeo.com/11961253 Vogue Scotland https://www.facebook.com/VogueScotland/
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week. Want to leave your comment or story suggestion? You can send audio clips of up to 1 minute using this link.
Josh Robbins shares the latest queer health news in a fast paced podcast. This episode Robbins shares new research from Michigan State University shedding light on what helps make LGBT individuals happier. Plus, a peer-reviewed article in LGBT Health (journal) links lower drug use with community supportiveness in sexual minority adolescents. This is LGBTQ Health News with Josh Robbins from https://Imstilljosh.com.
Listen to our interview with Adrian Shanker, Founder & Executive Director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA and editor of Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health. Adrian and Sarah talk about LGBT health, how healthcare providers can provide culturally competent care, and Adrian's new book.
The ALLIANCE Live team worked with LGBT Health and Wellbeing to produce a podcast capturing a panel discussion around mental health within the LGBTQ community. Within the discussion the panel talk about experiences of accessing mainstream mental health services so we can figure solutions to help access and the role that LGBTQ organisations can play. LGBT Health and Wellbeing welcomes the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, intersex and asexual communities and allies. Our services and activities are for all people aged 16+. This includes those who are questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and those who do not use labels for either. If you would like to get in touch regarding anything that is discussed within this conversation, the following methods can be used: Website: https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ Twitter: @LGBTHealthy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgbthealthy/ Direct: rosie@lgbthealth.org.uk
LebMASH, the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health, works to increase knowledge and resources surrounding sexual health and LGBTQI+ health. Its board of directors are located in Lebanon, Canada, and the United States. On Oct. 26, 2019, we (Nadia Khayrallah, Adam Elsayigh, and Alia) attended the LebMASH Halloween benefit party in NYC! The three of us co-hosted what turned out to be a fun and informative episode. Points touched on include: Resources provided by LebMASH, education (on issues such as STDs) needing furtherance in the SWANA region, stigmas affecting access to healthcare, and more. The Lebanese revolution comes up in…
Rebecca Hirsh, M.D. and Judd D. Flesch, M.D. at Penn Medicine Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health discuss the State of LGBT Health and Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health’s multidisciplinary approach to providing quality care that’s free from discrimination to the LGBT community. They also share their passion and commitment to medicine, as well as Penn Medicine’s plans to launch a LGBTQ Clinical Practice that will serve all patients.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
Each week LGBT HealthLink, a Program of CenterLink, and researcher and blogger Corey Prachniak-Rincón bring you a round-up of some of the biggest LGBTQ wellness stories from the past week.
It was during his undergraduate years that Brian Mustanski knew he wanted to combine the perspectives of biology and psychology in the world of human sexuality research. He now serves as the Director of the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing, the Co-Director of the Third Coast Center for AIDS Research, and he is a tenured Professor at Northwestern. In this episode, Mustanski enlightens us with how his identity has impacted his career as well as his passion for influencing local policy makers on public health. Tune in as Mustanski talks us through fighting for equality, how to be allies to show solidarity with the LGBT community, and how to form collaborative partnerships.
Build your knowledge base to improve primary care for LGBT patients! This episode is chock full of clinical pearls and updates for LGBT health from SGIM presenters, Dr. Jenny Siegel (Boston University) and Dr. Megan McNamara (Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC). They define common gender identity terms and provide tips on how to take a sexual history. You’ll develop an approach to the unique clinical concerns of LGBT patients and learn how to phrase medical information in a gender neutral framework. This is a must listen episode for all health care providers! Full show notes at https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast. Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. Credits Written and Produced by: Carolyn Chan MD Graphics: Hannah Abrams Hosts: Carolyn Chan MD, Paul Williams MD, Matthew Watto MD Guest: Megan McNamara MD, Jenny Siegel MD Sponsor This episodes was recorded LIVE at #SGIM19 in Washington DC! Join the Society for General Internal Medicine today! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bios 02:45 Guest one-liners, movie recommendations; favorite failures; Paul’s pick of the week 10:52 Defining terms of gender identity 14:20 What to do when you misgender someone or use the wrong term 17:10 Is it a mistake to think of the entire LGBT group as the same? 19:19 How to take a sexual history, the 5Ps 22:00 Unique clinical concerns of LGBT patients; what screening should be performed 24:20 Avoid focusing too much on sexuality and gender identity. Don’t forget to address their medical concerns 24:42 Screening for mental health disorders and asking about suicide 27:16 Cancer screening in transgender patients; a bit on transgener terminology; how to take an anatomy inventory 34:18 Vaccinations 37:05 Contraception considerations and VTE risk with hormonal therapy 41:40 Pre-exposure prophylaxis and risk of STIs 43:30 Impact of discriminatory state laws on LGBT mental health 47:32 Plugs: Fenway Health; UCSF trans health website; Guidelines from the Endocrine Society 49:35 Closing remarks 51:05 Outro
The latest edition of the Medical Association of Georgia's ‘Top Docs Radio' show addresses health care issues that are related to patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer (LGBTQ).
Today we talk to Alterego trainer, Robert, about starting out as a gay trainer in a very heterosexual industry and how things have changed for the better. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/btwsessions/message
Richard Forbes meets members of the LGBT community. The programme kicks off at Whitecraigs Rugby Club where the Glasgow Alphas are warming up for a game. The players explain how taking part in the sport is good for their physical and mental health. Luke Aquilina goes for a run on the streets of the capital with Al Hopkins from the Edinburgh Frontrunners, who says there are things all sports clubs could do to be more inclusive. Meanwhile, down in the Borders, Gina Gordon talks about the challenges of keeping fit and active following her transition. Psychotherapist Alison Wren tells us about the benefits of coming out and why she runs a course to help people through the process. Then we take a trip to Melrose where Margaret Hart shares her story of coming out in middle age. Megan Johnson from the LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre is doing work to reduce the stigma that older members of the community face. Some folk are finding themselves pushed back into the closet as family and carers have a bigger role in their lives. Finally, Danny tells us how being diagnosed with HIV led to him taking a positive decision to reassess how he takes care of his mind and body.
Dr. Robert Goldstein is an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and medical director of the Transgender Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. R.H. Goldstein, C.G. Streed, and S.R. Cahill. Being PrEPared — Preexposure Prophylaxis and HIV Disparities. N Engl J Med 2018;379:1293-1295.
We have a mixed bag of topics today, pretty much a pot luck. Rugby, Bianca Del Rio, MarioKart, LGBT Health and Wellness in Edinburgh, movies, the heat in Scotland, and online personalities. We also argue about our differing opinions of other podcasts, who's side are you on? you can contact the podcast by email at podcastbearwithme@gmail.com and on instagram at www.instagram.com/podcastbearwithme you can contact Mark at www.instagram.com/sparkicub and Stephen at www.instagram.com/justahometownboy Please subscribe and review, that would be amazing.
Discrimination in health care settings sets barriers for LGBT individuals to receive proper care, which leads to significant health disparities in the LGBT community. And one of the biggest barriers LGBT individuals are facing is the lack of trained providers. How can you learn the proper patient care techniques in your medical training, especially if it's lacking from your med school's curriculum? This week is National LGBT Health Awareness Week, and Benjamin Brooks with the National Coalition for LGBT Health joined us to discuss why LGBT health is important and how you, as a provider, can help reduce the existing disparities in health care delivery. Since its creation in 2000, the National Coalition for LGBT Health has advanced the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through advocacy, education, and health services research. Learn more about the Coalition and its programs at www.healthlgbt.org.
The Dust of Everyday Life is an annual conference exploring the arts, mental health and social justice, programmed by the Mental Health Foundation and See Me, Scotland's campaign to end mental health discrimination. This session from Dust 2016, at the CCA in Glasgow on Wednesday 20 April, was a discussion around the National Theatre of Scotland's Eve/Adam project, a double bill of theatre shows exploring transgender lives – Eve, a very personal, reflective show by playwright Jo Clifford (pictured), and Adam, the true story of an Egyptian trans man’s journey to self-discovery, directed by Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls, Roadkill). The negative impact of stigma and prejudice on the mental health of transgender people is well documented, and the Mental Health Foundation is working with the National Theatre of Scotland to document transgender life stories in a positive and empowering way. Here, Jo Clifford and Cora Bissett talk about the project with Vic Valentine of the Scottish Transgender Alliance and Alison Wren from LGBT Health & Wellbeing.
Howard Grossman is a board-certified internist, who had a private practice in Manhattan from 1988 to 2005, which he reestablished in 2009. In 2013 he opened the only primary care private practice dedicated to LGBT health and HIV care in the state of New Jersey. He is a general internist, but is most widely known as a specialist in HIV medicine and LGBT Health. Dr. Grossman is a Senior Attending in the Department of Medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU-Langone Medical Center and an Attending Physician at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ, part of the Atlantic Health System.Dr. Grossman left private medical practice in 2004 to serve as the Executive Director of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, a professional association of 2100 front-line HIV providers, based in Washington, DC and held this position until 2006. In 2007 he served as the Medical Director of the Conant Medical Foundation in San Francisco, an organization dedicated to education and care as a way to fight the HIV epidemic. In that role he had both clinical and administrative functions. From 2008-2009 Dr. Grossman was part of the amazing team at Fenway Community Health in Boston, where he served as a staff clinician and as Associate Director for Industry-Sponsored Trials.In the interim between leaving AAHIVM and joining the Conant Medical Foundation Dr. Grossman worked as an international clinical mentor. He educated doctors and nurses in Russia and Belarus working with the American International Healthcare Alliance and he spent seven weeks in the Far West of Nepal helping to establish the first HIV treatment facility in this area with a high rate of HIV infection among migrant workers. This was a collaborative program between the International Center for Equal Healthcare Access (ICEHA) and Family Health International.Dr. Grossman earned a B.A. in political science at Haverford College and studied medicine at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn. He did his residency at Kings County Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in Brooklyn. It was there that he saw some of the first cases of AIDS in the early 1980’s.Dr. Grossman worked at St. Clare’s Hospital, at the first dedicated AIDS unit in the country and entered private practice in 1987. He has one of the largest HIV practices in New York and serves a diverse patient population. He has become nationally recognized as an educator on HIV issues and as an advocate for gay and lesbian civil rights and the rights of People with HIV.His work with people affected by HIV led him to become one of the plaintiffs in the landmark suit Vacco v. Quill, et al., which sought to overturn laws preventing terminally-ill patients from obtaining their physicians’ help to end their own lives. The case was decided in 1997, with the Supreme Court finding no constitutional guarantee of the “right to die,” but leaving the door open for states to experiment with various options.Dr. Grossman has written articles for many publications and for The Body.com. He has reviewed articles for The AIDS Reader and served as medical editor for columns in HX, POZ, GMHC’s Treatment Issues, AMFAR’s treatment newsletter among others.Dr. Grossman has served in the past as a consultant to many pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Tibotec, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott, Hoffman-LaRoche, Ortho Biotech, Janssen, Agouron, Gilead, Chiron, Monogram Biosciences, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He has also worked with government panels at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration and served as a reviewer for CDC grant applications. Dr. Grossman was the medical advisor for the patient-oriented website www.aidsmeds.com. He has been involved with multiple community-based organizations. Most recently Dr. Grossman has served as Chair of Physicians for Compassionate Care, an organization of over 600 physicians in New York State who support the medical use of marijuana. Prior to taking the reins at AAHIVM he served as the Board chair for the New York State Chapter, and worked as the chairman of the Public Policy Committee and Chairman of the Ethics Committee. He has also served on the Board of Directors of several other organizations. He most recently served on the board of Bailey House, which provides housing and case management services for homeless people living with HIV and their families. In the past he has been on the boards of Visual AIDS, working with artists with HIV and using art to educate about HIV; the New York Chapter of Compassion in Dying, a national group dedicated to helping patients with end-of-life issues, especially around pain control; the Organization of HIV Healthcare Providers, a PAC organized to work on various issues of interest to people with HIV and their practitioners; and the honorary board of Love Heals/The Allison Gertz Foundation. Dr. Grossman also served on the boards of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis and the People with AIDS Health Group in the past. He organized and ran the medical tent for the GMHC Morning Party on Fire Island for 9 years, providing one of the first organized medical operations to serve a large party of this kind and helping to promote harm reduction and HIV prevention in this setting. He has been involved with a number of activist groups including ACT-Up, TAG, the Coalition for Salvage Therapy (CST) and the AIDS Treatment Activists’ Coalition (ATAC).You can find more info about Howard A. Grossman, MD practice at www.alphabettercare.com.There are some writings Howard A. Grossman, MD has done for thebody.com on PrEP -Do HIV-Negative Gay Men Need Condoms if They're on PrEP? Here's What I Tell My PatientsI'm an HIV Physician. And I'm Starting PrEP.
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Dr. Adelson is an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Initiative for LGBT Health in the Division of Gender, Sexuality and Health, a new division of Columbia's Dept. of Psychiatry. He is the principal author of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's (AACAP's) "Practice Parameter on Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Sexual Orientation, Gender-Nonconformity, and Gender Discordance in Children and Adolescents." He is also a longstanding member of AACAP's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Committee, and the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry's Human Sexuality Committee. He is the primary author of several peer-reviewed publications about the psychiatric assessment of sexuality, sexual development, and psychodynamics in psychiatrically ill, sexually abused, and normally developing children and adolescents.
11th Hour is brining back a concert version of our first Barrymore nominated show! tick, tick...BOOM! is Jonathan Larson's autobiographical tale of a young composer on the brink of turning 30 and falling into oblivion. Featuring 11th Hour favorite, Alex Keiper and 11th Hour co-founders Michael Philip O'Brien and Steve Pacek, tick, tick...BOOM! takes you on Larson's incredible, though tragic journey leading to the creation of the Broadway blockbuster, RENT. tick, tick...BOOM! in concert will be benefiting the Mazzoni Center for LGBT Health and Well-being and 11th Hour's upcoming production of RENT.
The first LGBT Health Summit took place at Guys Hospital in London in 2005 and, since then, this major annual conference has been hosted around the country. In this fifth year the hosts were Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the venue was the excellent conference centre at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield. In this programme you can hear the organisers, presenters and delegates describing the proceedings as they took place over the 6th and 7th of September 2010
In Just Plain Sense it's my aim to feature every side of the enormous conversation around Equality, Diversity and Human Rights in British society. There are plenty of people who can talk about first hand experiences, or advocate on behalf of whole communities; in the last episode we heard from a senior civil servant; so in this episode I'm featuring a speech by an elected city council politician. Councillor Paul Fairweather represents the North Manchester area of Harpurhey. He's an out gay man and this speech is taken from a conference last year on LGBT Health strategy, so his comments about health and more general inclusion reflect that. Nevertheless his point about the role of local political influence -- using scrutiny powers, local area agreements and partnerships -- is just as valid for any group.