Rainbow health initiative launches GLBT health week

http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2008/04/08/72166539
4/8/2008

"A lot of the research in the GLBT community has been about HIV, and very little else," he said. "I think HIV is still a very important health issue, it's not the only one for the community."

Another pull-out from the article:

"Hays said another overlooked issue involves tolerance among doctors.

"One of the major health issues is adequate access to health care for transgendered people, and being able to find safe and affirming doctors who will aid in their health issues without prejudice," she said.

Meininger said he wants to see better training for health care providers to meet the GLBT community's needs.

"I think the bias exists in the broader community, and certainly there is no reason why it wouldn't exist in the health community," he said. "