A new report has identified the extent of how the loss of spaces, lockdowns and loneliness has detrimentally hit the community’s lives in the UK.
Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’ Helpline Takes First Calls In UK
The UK’s first ever National Conversion Therapy Helpline launched this week to support victims and survivors of so-called LGBTQ “conversion therapy”.
Call Her Admiral Rachel Levine Now
Dr. Rachel Levine was ceremonially sworn in as a four-star admiral, making her the highest ranking official in the USPHS Commissioned Corps and its first-ever female four-star admiral, according to HHS.
Sen. Chris Murphy Tells Dr. Rachel Levine: Help Hospitals Help Gender Diverse Youth
Murphy is leading 6 fellow Democratic senators in challenging the Asst. Secretary for Health to do more for hospitals treating trans and nonbinary youth with mental health concerns.
1 In 7 Transgender People Have Been Refused Care By GP In UK
TransActual UK says it’s more evidence of the high levels of daily discrimination faced by trans and non-binary people in the UK.
Lottie Provides A Glimpse Into The Future Of Identifying The Perfect Care Home
A staggering 42% of care seekers say they regret their choice of care home. Lottie is an online hub seeking to address this alarming statistic by bringing care planning into the digital age, combining data-driven insights with a personalized service.
#BlackLivesMatter Meets #AllLivesMatter: Equity That Elevates Everyone’s Medical Care
Smith in New York and Hope in Chicago are pioneering equity innovations intended to eradicate the inferior care too often experienced by minorities even when providers’ intentions are good; i.e., the result of “unconscious bias.” It’s equity that eleva…
‘No Time For Intolerance:’ Dr. Rachel Levine Has A Job To Do
In her first interview with a transgender journalist since being sworn-in as the nation’s new Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Rachel Levine discusses the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the politicization of healthcare and anti-trans bills sweeping the …
U.S. Health Insurer Announces New Plan To Reduce Racial Disparities In Maternal Health By 50% In Five Years
Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than other women. To address racial disparities, Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a national health equity strategy.
What Would You Ask Dr. Rachel Levine?
In her first interview since being confirmed and sworn-in as assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, the transgender trailblazer talked about Covid-19 vaccines and laws targeting trans youth.
