LGBTQ2+ Health: The Basics of LGBTQ2+ Health

Using the Right Language

Gender Pronouns
From the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Glossary of LGBTQIA+ Terms for Health Care Teams [PDF]
From the National LGBT Health Education Center (a program of the Fenway Institute)
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Glossary
From the LGBTQIA Resource Center at the University of California, Davis

Barriers to Health Care for Transgender Individuals
Safer JD, Coleman E, Feldman J, et al. Barriers to healthcare for transgender individuals. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2016;23(2):168-71.
Facilitators and Barriers to Health care for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People [PDF]
2014 rapid review from the Ontario HIV Treatment Network
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
From Medline Plus
An Introduction to the Health of Two-Spirit People: Historical, Contemporary and Emergent Issues [PDF]
2016 publication from the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging
From the American Psychological Association
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
From the US Healthy People 2030 initiative
Saskatchewan Medical Transition Guide
From the Saskatchewan Trans Health Coalition. Link to the guide is at the bottom of the page that opens in a new window.
Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations: Information & Resources Kit [PDF]
From the US Department of Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Understanding the Health Needs of LGBT People [PDF]
2016 Report from the National LGBT Health Education Center (a program of the Fenway Institute)

Creating an LGBTQ-Friendly Practice
From the American Medical Association
Cultural Competence Webinar Series
From GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality
Lesbian Health: Tip Sheet for Health Care Providers
Archived page from Health Canada