📣 Fall 2024 Policy Update! We're committed to dismantling administrative and institutional barriers that hinder LGBTQ+ health equity. Our updated policies and position statements are crucial in this fight, and clearly outline our stance on key issues. Read the full text for our latest updated policies: https://loom.ly/H08_Cdg
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia 3,079 followers
About us
MISSION GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research. HISTORY GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare professionals and allies. GLMA was founded in 1981, as the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, with the mission of ensuring equality in healthcare for LGBTQ individuals and healthcare professionals. Today, there is still considerable ignorance about LGBTQ health issues, with many assuming that LGBTQ health involves only HIV/AIDS. In fact, the full scope of the LGBTQ health agenda includes breast and cervical cancer, hepatitis, mental health, substance abuse, tobacco use, depression, access to care for transgender persons and other concerns. For nearly four decades, GLMA has tackled many initiatives and projects. Early on, GLMA focused on HIV/AIDS and the issues faced by physicians coming out at work. As the climate and culture have changed, GLMA has become a leader in public policy advocacy related to LGBTQ health.
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External link for GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- LGBTQ Health, Nursing, Health Education, and Human Rights
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1133 19th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
Employees at GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
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Alex Sheldon
Executive Director at GLMA
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Jared Boot-Haury, PsyD, MBA
Clinical Psychologist, Research Fellow, and Adjunct Faculty
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Peyton S.
Customer Success & Operations Professional
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Janelle Marra, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM
Director of Medical Services EMF-Bravo Senior Medical Officer MCRD SD Navy Deputy Medical Director for Transgender Healthcare Board Certified in…
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📢 News Alert! A new study explores the adoption rates of expanded gender marker options in the NPI system for health professionals. Thanks to a successful advocacy effort by GLMA and our partners at the Whitman-Walker Institute, “unspecified or another gender identity (X) and undisclosed (U)” markers have been available since April 2024. This change enhances inclusivity and equity in healthcare, enabling professionals to accurately reflect their gender identity. The research, led by Jae Corman, PhD , from FOLX Health, and Julia Przedworski, PhD at Diversity Science, examined clinicians registering with their NPI over a three month period. Learn more in the full press release: https://loom.ly/JBFNp-8
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Attended GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health? Don't forget to complete your CME/CE evaluation to earn your continuing education credits! You can find the form ➡️ https://loom.ly/99ZzuX4 #GLMA2024 #LGBTQHealth
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A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors and partners for making GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health a success! The return to an in-person event was truly revitalizing, and this year's event wouldn't have been possible without your support! 🙌🎉 #GLMA2024 #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity
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THANK YOU to everyone who participated in GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health!! This year's event was an incredible success, and we are so grateful to all our attendees, speakers, and partner organizations that make this event possible. We'll be sharing more recaps this week, so stay tuned! If YOU attended this year's conference, please make sure you’ve completed the CME/CE evaluation form in order to receive credit. You can visit our website to fill our your evaluation or learn more about CME/CE sessions from this year's conference: https://loom.ly/5wuruTU
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We were thrilled to have Kris Pyles-Sweet, DMSc, PA-C join us at GLMA’s 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, representing the #AAPA!
I had the privilege last week to represent #AAPA discussing #healthequity at the GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality conference in #Charlotte Jona Tanguay, MMSc, PA-C, AAHIVS is the first #PA #president for the organization in its 42-year history. When the strengths of all providers are leveraged, we can create healthcare environments where every voice is heard, and every aspect of a patient’s health— physical, mental, and emotional —can be addressed. This is how we make meaningful progress in health equity. #PAsGoBeyond #AdvocacyMatters American Academy of Physician Associates
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What a stellar lineup! 🌟 The program guide for GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health is now available! 🎉 Explore the engaging sessions and distinguished speakers featured at this year's event. View the full program: https://loom.ly/OAjmIBM Don't miss out— you can still join us in Charlotte, NC (9/30-10/2) for this event! #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity
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🎉 Plenary Speaker Announcements! 🎉 Join us at GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health for a powerful fireside chat: "Intersectionality in Aging: The Unique Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Older Adults." 🏳️🌈✨ Led by Cassandra Cantave Burton, Porsha Hall, EdD, MPH, MA, and Janyce Jackson Jones, this session is not to be missed! Stay tuned for more speaker updates and register now at www.glma.org/conference. #GLMA2024 #LGBTQHealth
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Final Plenary Speaker Announcements! Join us at GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health for an insightful conversation on “Section 1557 of the ACA: A Focus on LGBTQ+ Communities.” with Kellan E. Baker, PhD, MPH, MA, and Melanie Fontes Rainer, JD, MSME, BSBA. There's still time to register and attend this session! www.glma.org/conference
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The exciting plenary speaker announcements continue! Join us for GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health and attend the plenary session, "State of The Science: LGBTQ+ Health," presented by Carl Streed Jr MD, MPH, FACP, FAHA, and Mahri Bahati, MPH. Seize this opportunity to delve into the science and innovations that are shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health. There's still time to register! www.glma.org/conference #GLMA2024 #LGBTQHealth
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