
According to the CDC, factors such as discrimination, limited access to care, and lack of adequate health education can result in LGBTQ+ communities generally having poorer health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. These negative outcomes, known as health disparities, can lead to higher rates of dangerous conditions and harmful habits in LGBTQ+ folks.
Adagio Health is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities for LGBTQ+ communities by participating in the
HEI, or Healthcare Equality Index, to inform our response in treating and supporting LGBTQ+ patients and by addressing and providing care in three key areas.
Behavioral Health
LGBTQ+ people are at greater risk for:
- Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts
- Substance use disorder
- Disordered eating
- Nicotine/tobacco use
Physical Health
LGBTQ+ people are at greater risk for some conditions, diseases, and infections, such as HIV, AIDS, and certain cancers (cervical cancer, breast cancer, anal cancer). In addition, older LGBTQ+ adults are more likely to rate their health as poor and report more chronic conditions while having less social support.
LGBTQ+ people are also less likely to have a regular health care provider.
Adagio Health offers a variety of services for the LGBTQ+ community, ranging from general medical services and exams to PrEP and PEP treatment at all Adagio Health Medical locations. To learn more about PrEP or PEP services, click
here.
Access
LGBTQ+ people have less access to crucial health care services. They are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to delay getting care when needed. Many LGBTQ+ folks report having experienced a lack of cultural competence by health care providers, and even poor quality of care and unfair treatment by healthcare providers.
(SOURCES:
CDC,
Human Rights Campaign,
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Online Scheduling
Online scheduling with Adagio Health allows you to quickly and easily schedule an appointment at an Adagio Health medical office near you – in just a few clicks.
Have questions or aren’t sure which location to visit? Call 1-800-215-7494 to speak to a member of our friendly staff!
Patient Education
Expand Your Knowledge
Learn more about eliminating health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals and families with these training links below.
Resources
Pennsylvania LGBTQ Organization Directory
The above link is a directory of various organizations and resources through all of Pennsylvania from The Pennsylvania Youth Congress (
payouthcongress.org)
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center: Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment is a biannual survey conducted to evaluate health needs, health disparities, and barriers to care impacting LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians. Click
here to see the most recent report.
Virtual/National Resources
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
- www.hrc.org
- The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBTQ+ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
- (800) 777-4723
- Matthew Shepard Foundation
- www.matthewshepard.org
- Supports diversity programs in education and to help youth organizations establish environments where young people can feel safe and be themselves.
- The organization is based in Denver, CO. Call (303) 830-7400.
- E-Psychiatry Counseling
- 24/7 Virtual telehealth services that covers all 50 states in the U.S.
- Services include: Behavioral Health Care, Mental Health Care, Substance Abuse Treatment, Addiction & Recovery Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Individual, Family & Group Counseling, Medications for Mental Health, Mental Health Evaluations, Understanding Mental Health, Disease Management, Virtual Support
- www.e-psychiatry.com
- No cost registration
- LGBT National Youth Talkline
- Services youth under the age of 26 years old
- Services include:
- Telephone/online one on one private chat
- Peer Email Support
- Info & Local Resources
- Discuss coming out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety & safe sex
- 1-800-246-7743
- The Youth List-Online Email Support (Emails)
- Provides services to youth between the ages of 13-25 years old
- Services are broken down into 3 email groups based off age that hold discussion and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals.
- Group age ranges: 13-17 years old, 17-21 years old & 21-25 years old
- The Trevor Project
- Provides counseling services by trained professionals to young persons in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk
- Services are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline
- Services are trans-led and help connect trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
- Services are available 24/7 at (877) 565-8860
- Healthy People 2030: A federal study that supports improving the health and wellness of LGBTQ+ populations. To read the most recent study, click here.
- Click here to view the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's most recent Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People.
Education Resources
- Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
- Services Lesbian Women
- Provides a 1-year scholarship between $1,500-$3,000 to qualifying individuals that are graduating high school or are already enrolled in college that is aid directly to their school’s tuition
- Submissions are judged on academic achievement, outstanding community service & leadership and commitment to impact LGBTQ+ issues
- Apply online at www.stonewallfoundation.org/grants
Drug and Alcohol Resources
