LGBTQ+ Resources
The Summa Health Pride Clinic is committed to caring for everyone – to ensure they are supported in their healthcare journey. The following LGBTQ+ resources are designed to support people in the community.
- What Does it Mean to Be a LGBTQ+ Ally? (Blog)
- The National LGBT Health Education Center
- Community Aids Network/Akron Pride Initiative (CANAPI)
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Akron)
- Healthcare for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- Human Rights Campaign® Healthcare Equality Index
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- Home - LGBT Community Center (lgbtcleveland.org)
- Summa Health HIV Specialty C.A.R.E. Center
- Summa Health Psychology Services
- LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide
The views and opinions expressed by third-party resources are those of the organizations and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or stance of Summa Health.
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ally?
Anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can support the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) community. But being an ally of this population takes action. Allies work to stay informed on current LGBT issues and events.
Closing the gap on health disparities in the LGBTQ community
All of us rely on healthcare services at one time or another — and many of us take them for granted. But the sad truth is in today's world, access to medical advice and treatment isn't equal.
Coming Out: How to Feel and Show Support During a Time of Vulnerability
The decision to come out is a deeply personal one — one in which the advice and expertise of trained and compassionate professionals may be of value.