LGBTQ Series Recordings
At one time through the Office of Prevention website, there was a list of recordings on various topic pertaining to gay, lesbians, *****, and the transgender community. None of the links work. When looking for state statistics on health disparities for this population I could find nothing under all the categories offered under A-Z. I hope that was an error on my part and the information is there. With the emphasis on integrated care in both medical and behavioral health settings, addressing explicit and implicit bias in healthcare settings is vital, as is data collection for this subgroup minority population. Our current medical primary care settings "** friendly"? Do we all agree and understand on terminology to use or not use? Have we all had that cultural cross-training in both the physical and mental health continuum of care to assure us that we are not fostering racial bias and oppression? Under the tab for "fighting stigma" I found nothing at all in addressing this issue. Where can I find information on the current status of health care prevention, and treatment, cultural awareness, in working with LGBTQ community in health care settings. Thank you.
Stacey H.
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The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) understands there are unique health challenges that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community faces; such as reduced access to health care and insurance, and lack of cultural competence by providers. While there is limited health-related data collection on sexual orientation and gender identification, the ADHS is committed to creating health equity and ensuring optimal health for the LGBT community in Arizona. Current efforts include designating the LGBT population in Arizona as a priority in efforts aimed at preventing and reducing the prevalence of tobacco use and HIV/AIDS.