Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health

9-18-2014This December 1st, it will be three years since I learned about my positive HIV status. Since then, the journey hasn’t always been easy. I have experience…

8-6-2014Editor’s Note: The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division posted this update in the lead-up to the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabi…

7-23-2014 "Many of you have worked for a long time to see this day coming." Those were President Obama's words to the audience in the East Room of th…

6-20-2014Even though Open Enrollment has ended, certain life events qualify individuals to enroll in a Marketplace health plan outside Open Enrollment (learn more about …

6-13-2014 Since Pride Month 2013, much has happened that we can be proud of. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of H…

5-27-2014On Monday, May 26th, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) published its final recommendation statement on screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) …

5-12-2014On May 20, 2014, the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) will host a webinar to present best practices in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexua…

4-17-2014The Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative (YBGLI) seeks to change the status quo surrounding the issues that disproportionately affect young Black gay…

4-4-2014Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is now able to process requests for Medicare Pa…

3-27-2014 Dr. Jill Biden meets with members from the LGBT communityThis week is the annual observance of LGBT Health Awareness Week and we wanted to share the following …