OUT Maine awarded $25K to support LGBTQ+ youth, improve mental health
OUT Maine is pleased to announce it has received generous support from Jane’s Trust Foundation in the amount of $25,000 to continue its work with and for LGBTQ+ youth in Maine.
Fenway Health board appoints Manny Lopes interim chief executive officer
Boston-based Fenway Health — one of the country’s leading care and research centers for LGBTQIA+ people — has hired Manny Lopes to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, its...
Massachusetts Air Force vet sues after denial of reproductive services because she is married...
Air Force Veteran Ashley Sheffield of Massachusetts is suing the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs for denying her reproductive services because she is married to a woman, according to the Boston Globe....
Red Cross updates policy to now allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood
Heeding the Food and Drug Administration's new guidelines that allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood, the Red Cross has updated its policy as well.
Reports the...
MA-based Transhealth extends services to people beyond Bay State borders
At a time with growing anti-trans legislation in many states,Transhealth — the Bay State-based, trans-led, gender-affirming health care center for trans and gender-diverse people and their families — is expanding its online...
New law ensures pathway to health care for transgender minors in Maine
A new law signed on July 11 by Maine Governor Janet Mills will allow transgender minors who have reached a minimum age of 16, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and are...
Fenway Health CEO Ellen LaPointe to step down once interim is appointed
Ellen LaPointe, Chief Executive Officer of Fenway Health, announced last Thursday that she is planning to step down from her post. She will remain as CEO until an interim CEO is appointed.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. rolls out Bluebikes benefit for Fenway Health
In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is rolling out 100 rainbow-themed Bluebikes to help drive awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality during the month of June. The Proud bikes will be available...
Maine lawmakers advance bill to allow gender-affirming care for teens 16 and older without...
Maine's Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary voted this week to advance legislation that would allow minors who are at least 16 to access gender-affirming hormone therapy without the consent of their parents,...
Texas court order ‘will increase HIV transmission’ across the United States
Last week a federal judge in Texas issued an order to block an Affordable Care Act requirement that ensures the availability for preventive medications like PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV) at no...
