I D E A S
This is just a sampling of ideas from our membership. If you have any more ideas or are planning to do something, please let us know by submitting your
ideas and plans to coalition@lgbthealth.net
- Write a Letter to the Editor or Op-Ed about the importance of LGBT health issues
- Call your member of Congress about the importance of LGBT health issues
- Host health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, STDs, HIV, etc.
- Offer tours of your health facilities for the media, policy makers, specific target populations, e.g., youth, Transgender.
- Partner with local medical and behavioral health providers for their participation by presenting a workshop, offering incentive rates/services for the week, attending a cultural competency training
- Offer several two-hour workshops throughout the week on topics such as Stress Reduction (yoga, meditation, etc.), Heart Healthy Foods, Creative Movement, Emotional Wellness and/or Enhancing Interpersonal
Relationships
- Present a 2- or 3-hour "town meeting" at which medical providers, public health experts, health activists would host open discussion about the real health concerns related to club drugs and the "club drug culture."
- Hold a "Fun Run" or "Pride Stride" at a local venue.
- Work with State and City governments to officially declare an LGBT Health Care Week.
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Sample Proclamation]