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The '''National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center''' is part of The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health, dedicated to improving healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org}}

== Goals ==
* Educate healthcare providers on best practices for serving the LGBTQ+ community.
* Provide resources, training, and technical assistance to health care organizations.
* Advocate for health equity by reducing disparities and promoting affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
* Develop and disseminate educational materials on various aspects of LGBTQ+ health.

== Sponsor ==
* *The Fenway Institute* ([https://thefenwayinstitute.org Fenway Institute])
* *Fenway Health* ([https://fenwayhealth.org Fenway Health])
* *Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)* ([https://www.hrsa.gov HRSA]), specifically through funding and cooperative agreements.

== Creation ==
The National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center was established in 2003 as part of The Fenway Institute's commitment to health equity. While not initiated by specific legislation, it is supported by HRSA grants aimed at improving health care services for underserved populations.

== Funding ==
The Center receives funding through HRSA cooperative agreements, which in recent years have been awarded amounts in the range of several million dollars for multi-year periods. For example, in 2020, they received a grant for $6,625,000 over five years. Funding is subject to grant renewals and the performance of the program.

== Leadership ==
The title of the leader of the program is Director of the National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center.

== Website ==
https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org

== Social Media Accounts ==
No specific accounts for the Health Education Center, but updates might be shared through:
*https://twitter.com/FenwayHealth Twitter (X): @FenwayHealth]

== Wikipedia Article ==
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center." Information might be found under broader topics like [[wikipedia:Fenway Health|Fenway Health]] or [[wikipedia:LGBT health|LGBT health]].

== References ==
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[[Category:Health education]]
[[Category:LGBTQ+ health]]
[[Category:Partnerships]]