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Jan 225 min

Trans Healthcare: History and Hindrances

Medical studies regarding transgender healthcare and gender-affirming surgery have existed for over a century, yet its history is mostly...

Dec 15, 20233 min

An Equal Health Queer Holiday Survival Guide

It’s no secret that the holidays are stressful: work deadlines, busy travel and financial worries all tend to accompany the chaotic...

Dec 1, 20233 min

Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Community: Unveiling the Realities of HIV and AIDS on World AIDS Day

As we commemorate World AIDS Day, it is crucial to reflect on the progress made in the fight against HIV and AIDS while acknowledging the...

Oct 20, 20235 min

The Queer Spectrum: A Celebration of Identity and Sexuality

As a telehealth company based out of Georgia and serving 17 States, we believe the vast spectrum of queer experience is to be celebrated...

Sep 13, 20233 min

Doxy-PEP: A Highly Effective Approach for Preventing and Treating Sexually Transmitted Infections

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs) continue to be a significant public health concern, impacting millions of...

Aug 25, 20234 min

Demystifying Queer Sexual Health

Stigma about sexual health too often stands in the way of open communication, whether it be with a potential or current partner(s) or...

Jul 21, 20233 min

HIV Prevention and Treatment: History and Healthcare

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, shook the world since the epidemic began in the early 1980’s. As the AIDS crisis heightened,...

Jun 23, 20234 min

The Fight for LGBTQIA+ Health Equity

TW: This post discusses oppression, bigotry and political violence. As Pride Month comes to a close, it’s clear that the LGBTQIA+...

May 15, 20233 min

The LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Crisis: Addressing the Need for Inclusive and Supportive Care

TW: This post discusses subjects of abuse, assault and suicide. May is Mental Health Month and the LGBTQIA+ community is no stranger to a...

Apr 14, 20234 min

Spilling the T on Testosterone: The Effects of Testosterone HRT

Testosterone is a widely misunderstood hormone. Often viewed through cultural cliches and misused to ponder social problems with a lack...

Mar 15, 20234 min

LGBTQIA+ Healthcare, Estrogen and Empowerment

"Gender-affirming care is essential and life-saving for many trans, intersex, gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals. At...

Feb 13, 20233 min

Equal Health is Providing Access To LGBTQ-Friendly Health Care

Practical and emotional obstacles can hinder people in the LGBTQIA+ community from seeking the healthcare they need. Interacting with...