LGBTQ+ Community organizations recently had the opportunity to meet with Ashley Dawson from the Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families (DSCYF) to discuss suicide prevention efforts and LGBGTQ+ Youth. Anita Smulyan (representing PFLAG Rehoboth Beach), Jim Bianchetti (representing PFLAG Wilmington) and David Mariner (representing Sussex Pride) learned more about the statewide youth … Read more
Sussex Pride is exploring starting a support group for individuals impacted by prostate cancer.
HIV prevention and care providers are encouraged to participate in the HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Fifth Annual National Survey. The survey is being conducted by HealthHIV and will help them better understand many aspects of HIV prevention in communities of color including access and use of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Providers that are encouraged to … Read more
Medical providers who work primarily with LGBTQ+ clients/patients are included to take the 2nd Annual State of LGBTQ+ Health National Survey, sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health. Providers that are encouraged to participate include: LGBTQ people experience higher rates of mental and behavioral health conditions, including depression and substance use. How is your … Read more
Lewes author Dana Ravyn has a new novel, and she’s donating all her 2023 royalties to The Trevor Project, theleading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,queer, and questioning) young people. According to Ravyn, “Suicide among LGBTQ kids is a tragic problem across the US, and Delaware is no different.”The … Read more
LGBTQ+ folks are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s then the general population. 7.4% of the LGBTQ+ adult population is living with dementia, and Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of Dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The LGBTQ community may face particular challenges related to Alzheimer’s and dementia. These include finding inclusive and welcoming health … Read more
Smoking rates are higher among LGBTQ+ individuals compared to their heterosexual counterparts. This is due to various factors, such as stress from societal discrimination, socialization within LGBTQ+ communities where smoking may be more common, and targeted marketing by tobacco companies. Moreover, smoking-related illnesses, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases, are significant causes of death … Read more
The LGBTQ+ Health Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to raise awareness about the unique health care needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans and to ensure high quality care in a safe, affirming, and welcoming environment. VA Health care includs among other services There is an LGBTQ_ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) at every … Read more
The Blood Bank of Delmarvsa is speaking out about proposed changes to the FDA Blood Donation Guidelines and encouraging the community to do the same. The guidelines currently restrict men who have had sex with men in the past three months from donating blood. While this is an improvement from the previous guidelines, the proposed … Read more
The Biden-Harris Administration has released the first-ever Federal Evidence Agenda on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Equity, a roadmap that federal agencies will use to ensure they are collecting the data and evidence they need to improve the lives of LGBTQI+ Americans. This Evidence Agenda delivers on a commitment made by President … Read more