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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Why Sharing Your Identity Matters in Healthcare

LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges when dealing with cancer. Telling healthcare providers about their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) can lead to better care and improved outcomes. Yet, not all providers use this information to tailor their services. The way LGBTQ+ individuals share

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

The Struggle of LGBTQ+ Cancer Caregivers: Financial Hurdles and Stigma

LGBTQ+ individuals face a unique set of challenges when they become cancer caregivers. These challenges often lead to financial struggles and job changes. A recent study looked into how these changes affect the financial well-being of LGBTQ+ caregivers. The study found that many caregivers had to

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May 29 2025HEALTH

How Zanzibar's Health Workers Got a Digital Payday

Community health workers (CHWs) are the backbone of achieving universal health coverage. They play a crucial role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. To keep them motivated and effective, paying them fairly is key. The World Health Organization and groups like the Community Health Impact

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Apr 27 2025RELIGION

Finding Balance: How LGBTQ+ Mormons Can Boost Mental Health

LGBTQ+ individuals who grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often struggle with their identity. They face a tough choice between their faith and their sexual or gender identity. This can lead to some serious mental health issues. A recent study followed 359 LGBTQ+ individuals o

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Apr 24 2025EDUCATION

How Will Community Colleges Adapt To New Rules?

Community colleges across the United States are facing a big challenge. Federal changes are coming and these changes could have a big impact on how these colleges operate. These colleges are worried, but they are not just sitting around. They are looking for ways to adapt and thrive in the new en

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Growing Older, Proud and Resilient: LGBTQI+ Seniors Share Their Stories

LGBTQI+ seniors, those aged 60 and above, have unique tales to tell. These experiences are often overlooked in research. Let's dive in, to get to know them better. Imagine a world where you had to hide who you were. For a long time, many LGBTQI+ seniors had to do just that. This was not a c

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Jan 25 2025EDUCATION

Local Heroes: Empowering Parents in Early Childhood Support

Community champions play a vital role in shaping early years support. But how can we best share knowledge and boost parent confidence in local communities? Let's dive into this crucial topic. First, who are these community champions? They are local residents who are passionate about supporting youn

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Weather and Air Quality's Impact on Pneumonia in Germany

Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a big deal worldwide. It causes lots of sickness and death, plus it costs health systems a bundle. Germany alone sees over 15, 000 deaths from CAP each year. So, what's climate change got to do with it? Quite a bit, actually. Changing weather patterns might b

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Queens Group Asks for State Troopers to Help with Roosevelt Ave's Crime

Community leaders in Queens are asking Governor Kathy Hochul for help. They want her to send 100 state troopers to clean up Roosevelt Avenue. This street in Queens has become a big problem with brothels, illegal vendors, and lots of crime. The local police stations are very busy and don't have enoug

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