Advocacy for a Time of Crisis in Tennessee
Around the country, we are seeing bills limiting gender-affirming care for trans and nonbinary adults. Just recently a bill dropped in Florida that will...
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LGBTQ+ People Nearly Twice as Likely to be Displaced After Disasters, New Research Shows
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau has collected national data on sexual orientation and gender identity related to disaster displacement.
Privacy Matters: Legal Battle Brews as VUMC Faces Lawsuit Over Release of Patient Records
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center is under scrutiny for allegedly revealing transgender patients' medical records to Tennessee's Attorney General in a potential violation of HIPAA....
Breaking the Silence: LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention and Hope for a Safer Tomorrow
Within the LGBTQ+ community, the prevalence of suicide is alarmingly high, making it a matter of utmost concern for mental health professionals, advocates, and...
Nashville Film Festival Announces Sneak Peek of 54th Annual Event
“We’re thrilled to share these films as a sneak peek into this year’s incredibly unique and vibrant slate of programming,” said Director of Programming...
Red Cross Statement on FDA’s Final Guidance Regarding Individual Donor Assessment for Blood Donation
2 min read Red Cross Statement on FDA’s Final Guidance Regarding Individual Donor Assessment for Blood Donation
On August 7, the American Red Cross implemented the updated FDA blood donation guidelines which eliminate questions based on sexual orientation. We look forward...
Progress Beyond Pride: Learning Deeper and Loving Louder
Chris Angel Murphy is an experienced LGBTQ+ trainer and community organizer who promotes progress, not perfection, in one's LGBTQ+ allyship journey.
Trans Youth in Tennessee Loses Access to Gender-Affirming Care After Court Ruling
Over the weekend, a panel of judges on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors to...
Regulating Gender: The Ethical Dilemma of Government Influence on Trans Healthcare
“We trans people are scared and people are going to start losing their lives because they can’t get the care they need.”
From Vaccines to Sanitation: How to Ensure Safe International Health Travel
International travel can be an exciting and transformative experience, but it's important to prioritize your health in order to fully enjoy the journey. We...