LGBTQIA+ Health

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Heart Disease in the LGBTQIA+ Community

February 16, 2023

The LGBTQ population has a higher risk of heart disease than the general population, but there are ways to reduce that risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

January 31, 2023

Eating disorders can affect anyone at any stage in life, but most develop in teens and young adults. A population that is at risk for developing eating disorders is the LGBTQ+ community. Read More

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community

January 19, 2023

Learn about the risk factors, prevention strategies, and warning signs of breast cancer for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Living With Social Anxiety as an LGBTQIA+ Person

January 10, 2023

LGBTQIA+ people experience social anxiety disorder at higher rates than other groups of people. Learn what social anxiety disorder is and how to combat it. Read More

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Finding an LGBTQIA+-Affirming Therapist

November 2, 2022

Finding the right therapist is a tough task. A mental health worker should be someone you trust who can grasp your problems and relate to you personally. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health
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Dealing with Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships

September 15, 2022

Domestic abuse can come in many forms and members of the LGBTQ+ community are especially vulnerable to all of these forms of violence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Luca’s Story: Aligning With His Identity Through Gender-Affirming Surgery

July 19, 2022

Learn how gender-affirming top surgery at UPMC Passavant with Dr. Brodie Parent helped Luca align with his gender identity. Read More

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Gender-Inclusive Care Is Available at UPMC Passavant

July 18, 2022

There can be biases in health care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read to learn how UPMC Passavant provides high quality, gender-inclusive care. Read More

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Learn What Pride Month Means

June 20, 2022

Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Listen Now

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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