LGBT HEALTH RESOURCES


Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
http://www.glma.org/
GLMA's online Provider Directory can help LGBT individuals find a healthcare professional they can trust.          Search for primary care providers, specialists, therapists, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in the area.

Center of Disease Control (CDC) - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/women.htm
A subsection of the CDC website with very useful information on LGBT health. It breaks the information down in further subsections for: gay and bisexual men, lesbian and bisexual women, and transgender persons. An extremely good resource.

The National Coalition for LGBT Health
http://www.lgbthealth.net/index.shtml
The national coalition for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.

The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative
http://www.thehealthinitiative.org
The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative is the only lesbian health organization in the Southeastern United States.  They provide services, education, outreach and advocacy for lesbians who have been diagnosed with disease and for those who are committed to living healthier lives.

LesbianSTD.com
http://www.lesbianstd.com
Their goal is to provide information and resources regarding sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases in women who have sex with women and to further our collective knowledge about lesbian STDs  through research. The Frequently Asked Questions section is simple and very informative.

Gay American Smoke Out
http://www.gaysmokeout.net
The Gay American Smoke Out is an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals to challenge themselves to quit smoking.  It is also an opportunity for LGBT organizations to provide resources for quitting and host fun events to raise awareness about tobacco use.