MPH Newsletter, Vol. 6
We use data to improve the health of communities through community health needs assessments and implementation strategies…
June is Pride Month! To honor this, our team is critically reflecting on the origins of this activism, as well as the current issues at hand. We are continuously doing this across community member identity factors to ensure that our work is inclusive of all community members, but are focusing in particular this month on:
Community members who are lesbian (L), gay (G), bisexual (B), transgender (T), queer (Q), or who identify as part of sexual and/or gender diverse communities (+).
Visit this link for further details about terminology related to this topic.
To learn more about the evolution of Pride Month activism, check out this article on 6 key activists behind LGBTQ+ progress!
As always, our focus this month is to collect and transform data into actionable and usable results. Reach out to us anytime to learn more about community health needs assessments and CHIPs/implementation strategies! Set up a FREE discovery call with us here.
Stay healthy,
Coming Up…
For those of you not familiar with our Lunch and Learn events, check out the details from some of our past events…
In the News…
Our latest cohort of interns in our Women Supporting Women in Public Health Internship Program have been developing their skills and shining in:
Collection of secondary data for client deliverables;
Supporting facilitation of client strategic planning meetings, alongside our CEO and public health consultants;
Supporting our marketing consultant; and
Reflecting on their experiences on LinkedIn!
Tips & Tricks of the Month
Looking for data on sexual orientation in your community?
This month’s tip is to review the US Census' Bureau’s June 2023 Press Release for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The article includes links to national, state, county, and zip code level data related to same-sex couples, and resources regarding the Bureau’s work with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Did You Know?
That sex and gender are not interchangeable terms, and understanding sex and gender is critical to understanding human health and disease?
Check out this article from the National Institutes of Health to learn more about the definitions of sex and gender, and why they matter in health research.
Public Health Need Spotlight
The unique health needs of LGBTQ+ community members,
There is much quantitative and qualitative health research evidence indicating that LGBTQ+ populations bear a greater burden of disease than their heterosexual and cis-gender counterparts. Full consideration of the health needs of this population is vital in addressing the discrimination, marginalization, and conditions that have undermined their health.
This article from the Boston School of Public Health explores the history of activism around LGBTQ+ rights, and outlines the critical role that the public health community can play in most effectively supporting the rights of transgender populations.
Public Health Organization Spotlight
We are placing a spotlight on Mental Health America this Pride Month, because they have added several amazing new resources to their website for LGBTQ+ community members, allies, and health professionals!
MPH favorites to share with you…
This month Stephanie would like to share a Hulu docuseries recommended to her by a peer at the recent Ohio Public Health Association Conference, “Mormon No More”. This story of two individual’s journey to self-authenticity is a must-watch!
If you’re considering making a donation this Pride Month, Allie recommends reading this article about the 9 Best Charities for LGBTQ+ Rights 2023! These charities support the LGBTQ+ community by defending their social and legal rights and promote LGBTQ+ equality through public campaigns, advocacy programs, and activism.
This month, Elissa recommends listening to the Making Gay History: The Podcast produced by the Making Gay History Non-Profit Organization.
There are 12 seasons that bring to life the history of the US LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Each episode showcases conversations with LGBTQ+ community members with lived experiences.
What our team is thinking about this month…
Reflect and share your thoughts with us on our social media platforms below - we would love to hear from you!