Study finds that nearly 170,000 people who are transgender access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks.
Category: Diversity & Inclusion
3000 Transgender People Set To Lose Medication In U.K. Pharmacy Regulator Row
Thousands of transgender people have lost access to their medication through a private health service, following an investigation from the U.K.’s pharmacy regulator.
Gender Recognition Act: 6 Things We’ve Learnt From The Consultation Results
An overwhelming four in five people supported the transgender rights reforms that were scrapped today by the government, says the published results of the Gender Recognition Act consultation.
What Digital Health Entrepreneurs And Investors Can Do To Combat Disparities In Health
In 2002 the average life expectancy for a person born in the United States had reached 77 years old, an increase of 7 years over a forty year period, reflecting an impressive 10 percent gain.
D.C. Appeals Court Recognizes Claim Of ‘Interference’ In Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The U. S. Court of Appeals for the District Columbia, in an issue of first impression in the circuit, has recognized an independent claim of “interference” in a disability discrimination lawsuit.
‘This Gift Offers Validation’: Historically Black Meharry Medical College Plans To Continue Serving Healthcare’s Underserved With The Help Of Its Largest-Ever Grant
Meharry will receive $34 million as part of Michael Bloomberg’s pledge to donate $100 million to four historically Black medical schools over the next four years.
Writing On The Wall: Two Federal Judges Decide In Favor Of Transgender Americans
Judges put the brakes on two separate efforts to discriminate against trans people; One by the State of Idaho, the other was proposed by the Trump administration.
Bristol Myers Squibb Pledges $300 Million To Address Racial Inequality In Healthcare
The U.S. drugmaker said on Wednesday that it will invest $300 million over the next five years to tackle racial health disparities.
How Plume Is Using Mobile Technology And Telehealth To Build A Healthcare Company For The Trans Community
For $99 a month, Plumes gives patients remote doctor appointments, virtual check-ups, prescriptions for hormone treatments, lab tests, and more. The cash model removes any insurance company stress.
Remote Medical Consultations ‘By Default’ After Pandemic Endangers Disabled Patients
Fuelled by a huge uptake during lockdown, remote medical consultations appear likely to remain the new default option for many patients after the pandemic. However, if this momentous transition is mismanaged, many disabled people are at serious risk of…
