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Vote for the LGBTEI in the Voices of Health competition!
You can help make a difference for LGBT Older Adults. Vote for the LGBTEI in the Voices of Health competition! Voice of Health The LGBT Elder Initiative is a finalist in the Voices of Health competition sponsored by Aetna. The purpose of the competition is to...
“Gettin’ On” in PGN: Preparing for Community HealthChoices in southeastern PA
According to a 2018 AARP survey, some 76 percent of LGBT adults are anxious about having adequate family and/or social supports to rely on as they age. Individuals attributed this to the fact they are likely to be estranged from family because of their sexual...
The Doctor Is In: Nutrition and Exercise
The LGBT Elder Initiative and Jefferson Health present "The Doctor Is In: Nutrition and Exercise" on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
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The Doctor Is In: Cancer Screenings
Nearly one out of three people in the United States will have cancer in their lifetimes, with the large majority of cancers diagnosed in people over the age of 50. While there are lifestyle changes that reduce some of the risks of cancer, other risk factors cannot be changed. However, there are many screening procedures that can detect certain cancers early, when they will be easier to treat. Most cancers are curable when they are identified early, making screening and…
A Cause for Applause
On October 18th, we will be hosting A Cause For Applause, a benefit for the LGBT Elder Initiative. We are celebrating not only our work, but also the resilience, activism, and strength of our LGBT older adult communities. We are also celebrating the accomplishments of the providers who have worked to improve their services to LGBT communities. To learn more, get tickets or become a sponsor follow the link below. Learn More!