Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Healthy People 2010 (HP 2010) document outlines the health goals for the Nation over the next ten years and serves as a bench mark for community-based program planning. Recognizing that the document could not adequately address the unique health concerns and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations, the Health Resources and Services Administration of DHHS provided funding for the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association to coordinate an innovative collaborative process for developing a companion document to HP 2010 regarding LGBT health. The document, to be published in spring, 2001, summarizes LGBT health research and makes recommendations with respect to LGBT health utilizing over 100 HP 2010 objectives.
The process for developing and implementing the document will be presented by highlighting key LGBT health issues addressed in the document. Emphasis will be placed on the role providers, community based organizations, and policy advocates can fulfill in working with local, state, and federal health officials and policy makers to improve LGBT health. Discussion will also include utilizing the companion document as a catalyst for continued and expanded coalition building and collaborative efforts to address LGBT health needs beyond those addressed in HP 2010.
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the collaborative process used to develop, disseminate, and implement the Healthy People 2010 Companion Document for LGBT Health. 2) Recognize key LGBT health issues. 3) Analyze the roles of providers, community-based organizations, and policy advocates in efforts to implement the Companion Document at local, state, and federal levels. 4) Describe mechanisms and issues for continued and expanded coalition building to improve LGBT health.
Keywords: Policy/Policy Development,
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I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.