GLMA, Lambda Legal, NHeLP File Comments on Guidelines to Eliminate Hospital Visitation Discrimination
Washington D.C., August 27, 2010 — GLMA, Lambda Legal and the National Health Law Program submitted joint comments to HHS on proposed regulations designed to ensure hospital visitation rights for same-sex couples and their families.
Lesbian Health Fund Now Accepting Research Grant Proposals
The Lesbian Health Fund is now accepting proposals for research on lesbian health. Proposals for the fall grant cycle are due on October 15. Since its founding, LHF has provided over $640,000 in grants to study lesbian health issues. Click here for more information on how to apply. To view a list of grants previously funded by LHF visit glma.org/lhf.
Join us in San Diego for the 28th Annual GLMA Conference!
GLMA’s 28th Annual Conference, the world’s largest gathering of LGBT healthcare professionals, offers continuing medical education (CME) credits, continuing education units (CEUs) and the opportunity to network and socialize with LGBT healthcare professionals and allies from across the United States, Canada, and from other countries. The conference will be held in San Diego from Sept 22-25.For more information or to register for the GLMA Conference visit 2010 GLMA Conference.
New Report on HIV/AIDS Crisis in the U.S.
Gay Men Health Crisis recently published Gay Men and HIV: An Urgent Priorirty, a report that delves into the causes for the virus’ disproportionate effect on American gay and bisexual men and men who have sex with men (MSM)..
UCSF Announces First National Summit on LGBT Medical Education Issues
All medical school faculty and administrators interested in LGBT climate and curriculum concerns are invited to attend this ground-breaking event, regardless of their level of experience with LGBT topics in academic medicine.
GLMA is a partner supporting the National Summit on LGBT Medical Issues.
New Leaf Health Center to Close after 35 Years
The San Francisco Chronicle’s SFGate.com reported on 8/25/10 that New Leaf, which primarily served the LGBT community in providing assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as HIV/AIDS services, will close its doors on October 15th.
National Minority AIDS Council Sponsors 2010 United States Conference on AIDS
The largest AIDS-related conference in the U.S. takes place in Orlando, Florida on September 12 – 15.
Meth Use Still a Significant Problem among Seattle’s Young Gay Men
The Seattle Times on 8/25/2010 reported that, in any given year, crystal meth is used by 1 out of 10 gay or bisexual men in King County, the largest county in Washington state.
Read GLMA’s report "Breaking the Grip: Treating Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction among Gay & Bisexual Men."
