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Addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth involved with the child welfare system

Post date: January 31, 2013 9:08 AM
Submitted by natasha on January 31, 2013 9:08 AM

Lori Ross and Rob WoronoffBy Rob Woronoff, MS, Child Welfare Consultant and Lori Ross, Executive Director, Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association

When it comes to sexual orientation or gender identity, children and youth outside the perceived norm face significant risks to their safety, health and well-being.

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Creating a welcoming environment for LGBT patients

Post date: November 9, 2012 7:58 AM
Submitted by natasha on November 9, 2012 7:58 AM

Dean Andersen We've posted about health care disparities for certain communities before. This is part 2 of 2 posts that gives a more in-depth look at cultural competency in medical practices.

By Dean Andersen

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The reality of homophobia in medical practices

Post date: November 8, 2012 10:15 AM
Submitted by natasha on November 8, 2012 10:15 AM

Dean Andersen We've posted about health care disparities for certain communities before. This is part 1 of 2 posts that gives a more in-depth look at cultural competency in medical practices.

By Dean Andersen

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Health care is about all individuals

Post date: September 20, 2012 9:50 AM
Submitted by natasha on September 20, 2012 9:50 AM

By M. Ryan Barker, MSW, MPPA, Director of Health Policy for Missouri Foundation for Health

In the year of a presidential election it is always interesting for a policy wonk like me to listen to the candidates and hear how they frame the issues that are being debated.

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