Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for bisexuals. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues. 1. Come Out to Your Primary Healthcare ProviderIn order to provide you with the best care possible, your primary care provider … Read more
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for gay men. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues. 1. Come Out to Your Primary Healthcare ProviderIn order to provide you with the best care possible, your primary care … Read more
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for transgender people. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues. 1. Access to HealthcareAlthough things are slowly improving, it is not always easy to find a healthcare provider who knows … Read more
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for lesbians. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues. 1. Breast CancerLesbian women are more likely to have risk factors for breast cancer, yet less likely to get screening exams … Read more
I was 23 when I heard the words no one ever expects: You have colon cancer. It wasn’t like I had been feeling perfectly fine. In hindsight, my symptoms had been showing up for years—fatigue, random digestive issues, things that never quite made sense. But every time I brought them up, my primary care doctor … Read more
Samantha started volunteering with Sussex Pride Youth in October 2023. She has been a regular in our Sea Witch Festival Team, and this year she is serving as a co-chair of Rehoboth Beach Pride. You can reach Samantha at samantha@sussexpride.org. Where are you originally from? I am originally from Wilmington and I’ve been in Rehoboth … Read more
Are you passionate about the LGBTQ+ Health Equity? Do you want to contribute to a vibrant community conversation on health & wellnes within the LGBTQ+ community? Sussex Pride invites you to become our Health & Wellness Editor! This is a unique opportunity to engage with your community, showcase artistic talent, and help promote the health … Read more
Meet our volunteer Indigo (they/them). Indigo lives with their parents, their Grandma, their dog Bridget and their cat Phantom! Indigo says “Each of them is important to me in their own ways and have taught me many values and lessons. My mom has always been my advocate, and she inspires me every day to do … Read more
Wilmington, DE — The Delaware Anti-Violence Project (DAVP) is calling attention to a recent hate crime at The Church of the Holy City in Wilmington, where a Pride flag was violently cut in half. This disturbing act of violence and hate highlights the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in our community. In response, the … Read more
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), observed every February 7, serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing challenges and disparities faced by Black communities in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This observance aims to raise awareness about the virus’s impact on Black individuals. It also promotes prevention and encourages early testing and treatment. As statistics … Read more