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Braidwood Decision Preserves Preventative Healthcare Access
HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health welcome today’s Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc, which upholds the federal government’s prior position; and affirms the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in guiding coverage requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This ruling preserves access…
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Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in United States v. Skrmetti
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is a devastating setback to the foundational principle that healthcare decisions should only be shared between patients, families, and providers — and not politicians. This ruling emboldens a dangerous have-and-have-not framework based on political ideology and enables discriminatory legislation that…
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National Coalition for LGBTQ Health Launches National “Mfax” Education and Awareness Campaign on Mpox Prevention
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health (the Coalition) has launched the “mfax” education and awareness campaign to raise awareness and provide education about mpox prevention, vaccination, testing, and treatment, as well as foster LGBTQ community engagement. The LGBTQ-focused campaign features digital and print assets, including graphics, fact sheets, social media posts, and print materials.
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ACIP Dismissals Raise Concern Over Vaccine Policy Stability
HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health are deeply troubled by the decision of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on June 9th, 2025. These experts served essential roles in shaping national vaccine policy, and their…
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FDA’s New COVID-19 Vaccine Framework Places Immunocompromised People at Risk
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) newest framework would limit approved use of updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 years of age and older and those under 65 who have specific chronic conditions unless manufacturers run costly, unethical, and time-intensive randomized, placebo-controlled trials. This framework will put people who are immunocompromised at risk.
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The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health Launches Mpox Disease Awareness and Education Microgrant Program
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health (the “Coalition”) has launched a microgrant program with LGBTQ organizations to support their efforts to increase mpox awareness through dissemination of information and educational resources.
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State of LGBTQ Health™ National Survey Reveals Persistent Barriers to Care, Need for Provider Training, and a Rise in Stigma and Criminalization
The findings of a new national survey conducted by The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health highlight significant barriers to care, a lack of provider training, and a rise in stigma and criminalization. The Coalition is releasing a digital report on these national survey findings during its 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, themed “VITAL VIBRANT…
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National Coalition for LGBTQ Health Announces Theme for 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week: “VITAL VIBRANT VOICES”
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health is proud to announce that “VITAL VIBRANT VOICES” is the theme for its 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, being held from March 18 to March 22, 2024.
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National Coalition for LGBTQ Health Strongly Opposes Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Dangerous Attack on the Health of LGBTQ Young People
This week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement saying the City of Austin Independent School District’s Pride Week, as part of the 20th Annual National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, is “breaking state law.” National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, created and hosted by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health along with its nearly 600 partner organizations, is focused on raising awareness…
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