The LGBT Health & Development Program

Tag: health disparities


White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Allies, Featured, Project Q2, Researchers, Youth. 4 comments

9th February

A new IMPACT Program White Paper reports on eight areas where LGBT Youth in Chicago face health disparities – and how to take action.



WTTW’s Chicago Today airs segment on “A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth”

Posted by Antonia in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

3rd January

The segment highlights the IMPACT Program’s recent publication on LGBT health disparities in Chicago, and features the experiences of two young leaders.



Young Scientists Shine at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference!

Posted by IMPACT in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

28th December

A brief look back at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference.



What is Health Literacy?

Posted by Beatriz in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

28th December

Health literacy is a commonly overlooked but very important aspect of the relationship between an individual and their healthcare provider.



IMPACT Program’s White Paper Profiled in the Chicago Tribune

Posted by Dan in Researchers, Youth. No Comments

28th December

The article, “Study: Health Issues Afflict More LGBT Youths,” reviews IMPACT Program’s recent publication examining health disparities among LGBT youth.



A Disproportionate Number of Homeless LGBT Youth

Posted by IMPACT in Researchers. No Comments

29th October

About 5 percent of the total population identifies as LGBT, yet about 40 percent of the homeless population identifies as LGBT. We ask: Why?



Latin@ HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Posted by Antonia in Youth. No Comments

15th October

Chicago organizations are hosting testing and awareness events across the city.



Health Care Reform’s Effect on the LGBT Community

Posted by Dan in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

8th October

How does the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the new health care reform law affect the LGBT community?



How to Report on Suicide

Posted by Antonia in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

19th September

Suicide is an important public health issue — but how we talk about it matters.



An Ally’s Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Allies, Researchers. No Comments

14th September

An Ally’s Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans ​was created as an introduction for those who support and fight for LGBT equality






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