Tag: health disparities
White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth
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”
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!
28th December
A brief look back at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference.
What is Health Literacy?
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
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
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
15th October
Chicago organizations are hosting testing and awareness events across the city.
Health Care Reform’s Effect on the LGBT Community
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
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
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