
March 26–30, 2012 is National LGBT Health Awareness Week, highlighting the disparities in access to culturally competent care and positive health outcomes between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their heterosexual counterparts. The health of the LGBT community has long been at the heart of Fenway’s mission; and while we have seen great progress, we still have a long journey to true health equity.
LGBT people have unique health and wellness needs and continue to be impacted by health disparities. For instance:
Compared to other men, MSM are at increased risk of major depression during adolescence and adulthood,
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