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Thrive with Pride Health and Wellness Day to provide resources on June 25

Thrive with Pride addresses healthcare access gaps, particularly for individuals facing barriers such as lack of insurance or primary care.

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Ohio Senate passes budget containing slate of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks

The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.

Ohio budget would ban Medicaid from covering gender affirming mental health care

The proposed budget also requires that driver’s licenses or birth certificates reflect transgender people’s sex assigned at birth.

Staying Safe At Pride: 5 tips for navigating the festivities with cautious optimism

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—whether you’re talking about health or attending a festival."

First hearing held for Republican bill to remove crisis mental health services for Ohio teens without parental consent

Rep. Jonathan Newman admitted he did not consult with any mental health professionals in drafting the bill.

Ohio House Democrats introduce bill to ban conversion therapy on minors statewide

For Rep. Karen Brownlee, a first-term legislator, it is no accident that HB 300 is her first bill.

‘A cruel distraction’: Ohio Senate Democrats move to eliminate proposed anti-LGBTQ+ items in state budget

‘Culture war’ language calls for withholding money from youth shelters, banning Medicaid for mental health services and other restrictions.

HIV testing and prevention important to young adult health, Ohio study states

Study comes as federal research grants eliminated, funding cuts loom.

LGBTQ+ athletes from across the country to compete, connect and celebrate community in Ohio this summer

Columbus will host the Stonewall Sports National Tournament across 10 different sports for thousands of athletes.

Video ‘The Gayest Gym in the 614’? It’s more than just a flex.

In a sea of gyms that can make LGBTQ+ Ohioans uncomfortable, Sajel Roller is providing an oasis of affirming health and wellness.

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