Mid-March was the annual LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, designated by the National Coalition for LGBTQ+ Health. The week, according to organization, is “intended to help the healthcare community advocate for reducing barriers to LGBTQ persons by creating and maintaining safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments — and ensuring quality, accessible, and non-discriminatory health care.”
However, for the incoming president of the American Medical Association — who will be the first queer person to head the 176-year-old organization — health awareness among members of our community should stretch beyond one week.
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