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  Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Team Sports and Group Exercise

  April 15, 2024

  Participating in team sports or other group exercise can improve health while offering a sense of acceptance and belonging. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Prostate and Testicular Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  March 1, 2024

  Men who have sex with men and gay and bisexual men should know their risks of prostate and testicular cancers and how to get screened for these cancers.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  February 8, 2024

  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  About UPMC’s LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation

  February 26, 2024

  The LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation highlights UPMC providers who provide affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Affirming Therapy Options for the LGBTQIA+ Community

  July 12, 2023

  Therapy options that recognize the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community are growing. Learn more about affirmative care models for LGBTQIA+ people.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Consideration, New Here - Mental Health, Specialty

  

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  Responding to Violence and Discrimination if You’re LGBTQIA+

  June 19, 2023

  LGBTQIA+ people face higher rates of discrimination than the general population. Learn ways you can get the care you need when that happens.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Offering Support for Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  June 16, 2023

  Learn about substance use disorder in the LGBTQIA+ community and a harm reduction approach to treatment from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  LGBTQIA+ Sexual Health and HIV Screening and Prevention

  June 14, 2023

  1.2 million people in the U.S. currently live with HIV. The LGBTQIA+ community is disproportionately impacted by the virus. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: LGBTQIA+ Advance Care Planning

  June 12, 2023

  Advance care planning is important for everyone, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more by listening to our podcast.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity