National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center
The National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center is part of The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health, dedicated to improving healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.
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* (Fenway Institute)
- *Fenway Health* (Fenway Health)
- *Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)* (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 Fenway Health or LGBT health.