Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity When I started working with the Network almost 4 years ago the first state I had the pleasure to visit was North Dakota. During my visit I conducted two LGBT Cultural Competency training one for their grantees, and another at their Annual Statewide Alcohol and SubstanceContinue reading “A Year In Review: Spotlight on North Dakota Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program”
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Join Me For a Live Webcast: The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco
The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO VISIT THE EVENT HOMEPAGE In-person attendance is limited to those attending the CTFK Youth Advocacy Symposium andContinue reading “Join Me For a Live Webcast: The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco”
Statewide LGBT Health Initiative takes off in Arkansas
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity As you may have see by my last post: Arkansas taking major efforts to reduce LGBT Tobacco and Health Disparities, great things are happening in Arkansas. The Network is pleased to be facilitating the development of this joint initiative supportedContinue reading “Statewide LGBT Health Initiative takes off in Arkansas”
Recap of the 3rd annual GLBTQA Statewide conference in North Dakota
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity I had such a great trip to North Dakota and was pleased to be asked to present and sit on the closing panel: of the 3rd annual North Dakota GLBTQA conference. My session Truth: Social Justice and Health explored our workContinue reading “Recap of the 3rd annual GLBTQA Statewide conference in North Dakota”
Communities unite in North Dakota for the 3rd annual GLBTQA Statewide Conference – Discover The Movement
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity Good morning form chilly North Dakota Its been over two years since I was last in North Dakota, and when I was asked to speak at the 3rd annual GLBTQA conference I was overjoyed at the progress they have made over theContinue reading “Communities unite in North Dakota for the 3rd annual GLBTQA Statewide Conference – Discover The Movement”
Action Alert – Do you know an LGBT person who has quit smoking? Help us share their story…
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity Do you know an LGBT person who has quit smoking? Help us share their story… As you may have seen through our press statement today, CDC officially launched the Tips 2 Campaign this morning. We were pleased to report the inclusionContinue reading “Action Alert – Do you know an LGBT person who has quit smoking? Help us share their story…”
The Legacy of Dr. C. Everett Koop…
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity A leader, advocate, pioneer, and fellow rebel rouser Dr. C. Everett Koop’s legacy in tobacco control will always be remembered. Never backing down to the tobacco industry Dr. Koop changed the way we think about tobacco control. His vision for a smoke-free nation byContinue reading “The Legacy of Dr. C. Everett Koop…”
Action Alert ***Support Data Collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings***
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity Hello Everyone, Long story short we are all pushing for and/or understand the importance of comprehensive inclusion of LGBT communities in all surveillance instruments through sexual orientation and gender identity measures. Currently the Health Information Technology Policy Committee is seeking comments onContinue reading “Action Alert ***Support Data Collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings***”
Tobacco Control In LGBT Communities: A journey through this valuable report
As I am sure you are aware on Tuesday Legacy released a new report: Tobacco Control In LGBT Communities. This report is another to hit the national stage to address the growing concern of tobacco use and the affect it has on LGBT people. The layout of this report is quite nice, first addressing Legacy’sContinue reading “Tobacco Control In LGBT Communities: A journey through this valuable report”
LGBT Tobacco Control Efforts Taking The Spotlight
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity MPOWERED: Taking on CDC LGBT Communities smoke at rates 68% higher than the general population there is much work to be done to protect, and preserve our community, and many reasons that this disparity exists. Yesterday, Legacy released a report titled Tobacco ControlContinue reading “LGBT Tobacco Control Efforts Taking The Spotlight”
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