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Grass-Root LGBT Medical Clinic Development

Grass-Root LGBT Medical Clinic Development. Capital District, New York Board President, Chad Putman, LMSW. primary health care; specialty care (HIV/AIDS, obstetrics, gynecology, gerontology, podiatry and nutritional counseling); behavioral health and addiction services;

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Grass-Root LGBT Medical Clinic Development

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  1. Grass-Root LGBT Medical Clinic Development Capital District, New York Board President, Chad Putman, LMSW

  2. primary health care; • specialty care (HIV/AIDS, obstetrics, gynecology, gerontology, podiatry and nutritional counseling); • behavioral health and addiction services; • family dental care; • family eye care; • full-service pharmacy; • complementary therapies (chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture); • HIV counseling & testing; • health promotion and community outreach; • violence prevention and recovery; • family and parenting services, including alternative insemination.  Inspired… ‘09 Fenway Health Boston, Mass. www.FenwayHealth.org The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community…

  3. The seed is planted…what if ? LGBT Clinic Coalition Development Data Collection • Roundtable with LGBT community leaders, providers and ally organizations (June, 2010) • Guest Speakers • Dr. Harvey Makadon (Fenway) • Somjen Frazer (NYS LGBT Needs Assessment, 2009) • Coalition Formation (Fall, 2010) • LGBT Community Center, LGBT-POC Org, LGBT Health, Medical Center, local Planned-Parenthood, & AIDS Service Organization • LGBT Medical Clinic Survey (366 Surveys - June, 2011) • How likely would you be willing to access health care at an LGBT Medical Clinic? • Where do you currently access health care? • How do you pay for health care?

  4. The results…Two-thirds said “very” or “somewhat” likely to access health care at an LGBT medical clinic

  5. Results continued…Nearly one-half report having a private doctor and private health insurance

  6. Keeping the momentum going… • Bi-Annual Clinic Coalition Meetings • Ongoing data collection – focus groups & monkey surveys, summer, 2011 • Federal Health Care reform (?) • Community Transformation Grants, Cultural Competency, LGBT Health Disparities • National Coalition for LGBT Health • Technical assistance, advisement, & support • NYS-LGBT Health & Human Service Network • Health workgroup • LGBT Health Month – March, 2010 (annual initiative) • Press Conference at the Capital – March 1, 2011 • Callen-Lorde (LGBT medical clinic mentorship) • Statewide Network of LGBT Medical Clinics (?) • Gay & Lesbian Medical Association • Annual conference - September, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. • Grass-Root LGBT Medical Clinic Development, Thursday, September 22 • The Joint Commission (JCAHO) • RAI - “My (LGBTQ) Health Care Story Matters” ~ personal video stories, ongoing

  7. What’s Next ?Follow our progress on Facebook @LGBTQ Medical Clinic – Capital District NY Questions & Discussion ~~~~~~~~ Contact Information: Email: Chadputman@rainbowaccess.org Phone: 518-225-0957 www.Rainbowaccess.org Facebook @ Rainbow Access Initiative RAI-Health.org (Blog)

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