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Rainbow Access Initiative is an all-volunteer organization that seeks to inform and educate health care and human service professionals in the unique aspects of LGBTQ specific health issues, and to inform and educate the LGBTQ public about options they have in obtaining culturally-competent treatment. Please look around - we have a great deal of information here from which to become better informed. Be sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter while you are here.

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THE ART OF HEALTH & 2012 ACCESS AWARDS RECIPIENTS

On Saturday, March 3, 2012, we will come together at the Schenectady Light Opera Company located at 427 Franklin Street in Schenectady, NY to explore health and wellness and to honor the 2012 Access Award Recipients.  This year’s event will help the Capital District kickoff LGBT Health Month (March) in New York State in style, as we “Take Pride in Our Health” and celebrate community. Go to the full press release to learn more.

 


MY HEALTH CARE STORY MATTERS!

Help RAI develop the largest video collection of personal health care stories told by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer consumers. Your Story Matters and we want to hear it! Help us respond to the Institute Of Medicine and Dept. of Health & Human Service call for more data from LGBTQ Health Care consumers. Visit... My Health Care Story Matters! to learn more and to see some of the videos recorded so far.

 

 

LGBT MEDICAL CLINIC IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT.

Did you know there is a movement afoot for an LGBT Medical Clinic in the Capital District? 

There is... and the coalition that is working to put it together would like to hear from you.  Please take a few moments and complete this 6 question monkey survey to help guide us.  Then "like" us on Facebook at "LGBTQ Medical Clinic - Capital District NY" to follow our progress.  

https://www.facebook.com/pages/LGBTQ-Medical-Clinic-Capital-District-NY/133927616624644

Thank you - Thank you!   Chad Putman, LMSW, Board President-RAI, Inc.

 

AVAILABLE ONLINE: "The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding" FROM INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE.

The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

 

MAKING DONATIONS TO OUR MISSION

We are able to continue our efforts to improve the health delivery systems and outcomes for the LGBT community because of the continued support of people just like you. If you would like to contribute to that work, please use the button below.

 
 
A LETTER TO FRIENDS AND ALLIES FROM RAI'S BOARD PRESIDENT

As we head into a new decade the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in America is going to continue to break new ground. Click here to read a letter from Chad Putman, President of RAI.