Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health

Health topics and concerns unique to the LGBT community.

Resources in this category:

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
http://www.glma.org/

"GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring equality in health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and health care professionals. GLMA achieves its goals by using medical expertise in professional education, public policy work, patient education and referrals, and the promotion of research."

Gay Men's Health Crisis
http://www.gmhc.org/

GMHC provides direct services for care and support of people HIV and AIDS and publishes information in English and Spanish about HIV/AIDS and health. GMHC sponsors the David Geffin Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education as well as the Institute for Gay Men's Health. They advocate at the city, state, and federal levels, for fair and effective HIV and AIDS-related policies.

GayData.org
http://www.gaydata.org/

Learn information "about lesbians, gays and bisexuals grounded in scientific knowledge." Site also provides datasets with "sexual orientation data" and instructions for how to collect such data. An excellent resource

HIV/AIDS and Men Who Have Sex With Men
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/msm/index.htm

The Center for Disease Control provides information in English and Spanish about HIV and AIDS risk prevention strategies for men who have sexual relations with men. The CDC offers groups that teach interventions specifically for populations most at risk for HIV and other STD transmission.

Lesbian Health - Womenshealth.gov
http://womenshealth.gov/faq/lesbian-health.cfm

Answers to frequently asked medical questions and key health information for lesbians and bisexual women, produced by the National Women's Health Information Center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

LGBTHealthChannel
http://www.lgbthealthchannel.com/

LGBTHealthchannel was developed by experts in LGBT health care from Fenway Community Health, a nationally recognized leader in LGBT health care and HIV research. The site provides monitored,trustworthy information about health and wellness issues that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

MedlinePlus: Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gaylesbianandtransgenderh...

Provides links to information on gay, lesbian and transgender health issues including related links to research, statistics, journal articles, HIV/AIDS, health organizations, clinical trials and sexual stereotypes of children.

The National Coalition for LGBT Health
http://www.lgbthealth.net/

Health resources with the purpose of eliminating disparities in the health outcomes of LGBT populations based upon sexual orientation or gender presentation. The coalition seeks to increase participation by the LGBT community in advocacy for public and private sector policies affecting the delivery of healthcare to LGBT clients.

Pride Institute: LGBT Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Care
http://www.pride-institute.com/

Pride Institute is a "safe space" and treatment center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning people who are struggling with depression, psychological issues, or addiction to alcohol, crystal meth, cocaine, heroin or other illegal drugs. Site includes addiction support information and resources for clients as well as family, friends, and caregivers.

Voice and Communication Therapy for Transgender and Transexual Patients
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/TGTS.htm

Information for transsexual and transgendered people who are seeking assistance with voice regulation and modulation or speech therapy, sponsored by the American Speech and Hearing Association. The ASHA site also contains links to find a qualified speech-hearing professional in your area.