Health & Wellness Archives – Page 28 of 34

While setting up for Pride, an out City Council candidate is hit with antigay slurs, a black eye & a police summons

By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● August 16, 2021

Mansfield City Council Candidate Aurelio V. Diaz showed up to set up a table the night before Pride. Things took a turn quickly.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● August 13, 2021

“These crimes underscore the importance of renewed conversation on hate and bias violence in the LGBTQ+ communities.”

Lewis’ death weighs on those who tried to help her avoid the fate of far too many Black transgender women in Ohio and across the county.

By Lisa Galek ● Transgender ● July 21, 2021

ProMedica healthcare system has over 35 patient and family advisory councils, but none focused on LGBTQ+ patients. Until now.

“We must act locally to push back and soundly reject laws that strip human beings of their dignity.”

The Buckeye Flame spoke with Alphonso David to find out what that fight would look like and what our readers can do to make a difference.

The language allows healthcare providers to refuse care if they feel that care conflicts with their “moral, ethical, or religious beliefs.”

By Guest Commentary ● Transgender ● June 23, 2021

“Do not let outside noise surrounding this announcement drown the greater good that can come from this.”

32% of youth surveyed identified as LGBTQ, compared to 9.2% nationwide average of youth age 13-17 identifying as LGBTQ+.

The language allows the refusal of care based on “moral, ethical, or religious beliefs.”