GLBTQ Health

Web Sites

• Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
  "The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health care professionals." Patients can find health care providers and information on health resources that specifically target the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
• Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Health information from Medline Plus
  Information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health for LGBT individuals on health-related research, journal articles, organizations, and health concerns.
• CDC: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
  Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on LGBT health issues for patients and health care providers.
• Lesbian Health Research Center
  "LHRC is dedicated to improving the health of lesbians, bisexual women, transgender people, and our families." This web site provides health information on a variety of topics, from breast health to depression to coming out tips, and also offers advice on what to ask your doctor.

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Pittsburgh Region

• Center For Minority Health
  The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Minority Health aims "to improve the health and wellbeing of racial and ethnic minority populations by eliminating health disparities." In addition to racial and ethnic minority groups, the Center for Minority Health also serves other underrepresented populations such as the GLBT community. The organization focuses on research and advocacy for improving health care to underserved people.
• University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health: Center for Research on Health and Sexual Orientation
  The Center's goal is to improve the health of LGBT individuals by providing a venue for research on sexual minority health needs. Find information on research projects that are currently taking place and informative resources and web sites on the subject.
• Ten Things Gay Men Should Discuss With Their Health Care Providers
  The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Health has compiled this list of health concerns that are specific to gay men, to help facilitate discussion with their health care provider.
• Ten Things Lesbians Should Discuss With Their Health Care Providers
  The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Health has compiled this list of health concerns that are specific to lesbians, to help facilitate discussion with their health care provider.