American Heart Association Prioritizes LGBTQ+ Health Amid Mounting Evidence of Health Disparities
Fear of discrimination can translate to LGBTQ+ adults delaying primary or preventive care, or lack of trust toward health care professionals.
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Cleveland State University introduces first multi-stall inclusive restroom, “an equitable, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone.”
"We don't judge, we don't care, we invite you with open arms. It's like, man, the trans community actually got something for once!"
Hey LGBTQ+ Community! – Live, work, or play in Akron? Then do THIS! Now! (Please?)
The Greater Akron LGBTQ Needs Assessment recently launched. It is a first-of-its-kind survey. And it needs you!
While setting up for Pride, an out City Council candidate is hit with antigay slurs, a black eye & a police summons
Mansfield City Council Candidate Aurelio V. Diaz showed up to set up a table the night before Pride. Things took a turn quickly.
Community alert issued following news of two Ohio homicides linked to Grindr
"These crimes underscore the importance of renewed conversation on hate and bias violence in the LGBTQ+ communities.”
“She was just ready to turn her life around” – Advocates and Trans Community Remember the Life of Tierramarie Lewis
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.
How One Northwest Ohio Healthcare System is Striving Toward Better LGBTQ+ Care
ProMedica healthcare system has over 35 patient and family advisory councils, but none focused on LGBTQ+ patients. Until now.
Op-Ed: Lakewood City Council Must Pass Ordinance Prohibiting Medical Discrimination Against LGBTQIA Community
"We must act locally to push back and soundly reject laws that strip human beings of their dignity."
HRC President on Ohio’s ‘Right to Discriminate’: “We Will Fight This” [INTERVIEW]
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.
Gov. DeWine Approves “Medical Practitioner Conscience” Clause; Called a “License to Discriminate” Against LGBTQ+ Ohioans
The language allows healthcare providers to refuse care if they feel that care conflicts with their "moral, ethical, or religious beliefs."
