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Once again, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences (ACE) such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers.  

February is Black History Month! We want to share some websites, books, and podcasts that highlight the lives and stories of Black LG

We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lauren Beach, JD, PhD, who recently received the Friend of Nursing Award from the Vanderbilt University Nursing School Alumni Board. Lauren is the former Director of LGBTQ Research for the Program for LGBTQ Health. She now the interim director of the EDIT program at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. We are so proud of Lauren and look forward to her contributions to the field of LGBTQ health in the future!

We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lauren Beach, JD, PhD, who recently received the Friend of Nursing Award from the Vanderbilt University Nursing School Alumni Board. Lauren is the former Director of LGBTQ Research for the Program for LGBTQ Health. She now the interim director of the EDIT program at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. We are so proud of Lauren and look forward to her contributions to the field of LGBTQ health in the future!