LGBTQ Issues Community

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Population CareMar 1, 2021

Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must end, doctors say

AMA joins National Association of Manufacturers and many others to back the Equality Act’s passage in the House of Representatives. Find out why.

Population CareFeb 22, 2021

Fellowship program offers chance to transform nation’s LGBTQ+ care

$750,000 AMA Foundation grant open to develop program to improve care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients.

Population CareFeb 4, 2021

With new president, strong signs on LGBTQ inclusion and health

Biden moves to reverse ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the military and nominates historic first for upper echelons at HHS.

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Population CareDec 4, 2020

How to take an LGBTQ-inclusive social history to improve care

LGBTQ adolescents are more prone to depression, suicidality, substance-use disorder. Learn more with the AMA about effective screening conversations.

Public HealthOct 21, 2020

Older Americans with HIV face a second pandemic in COVID-19

“We’ve been through this” attitude is helpful, but patients with HIV still face big problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more with the AMA.

Public HealthSep 18, 2020

Challenges of being older and HIV positive amid the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of being older and HIV positive during the pandemic.

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Population CareJun 16, 2020

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Population CareJun 15, 2020

Court: Workers can’t be fired over gender identity, sexual orientation

In a decision that may lead to better LGBTQ health, the Supreme Court ruled people can’t be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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