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Corktown Institute for LGBTQ Health
The Institute was formed in 2023 in response to the numerous requests we receive from physicians, medical facilities, health departments and academic institutions requesting training and other resources to help them provide more affirming care.
Goals of the Institute
- Increase awareness about LGBTQ health issues in Michigan
- Provide online resources on LGBTQ Health topics for patients and healthcare providers
- Support data collection and research to document health disparities in the LGBTQ
- Offer customizable training opportunities for community providers
Training for Healthcare Providers
Our series of online training modules lets you complete basic knowledge training at your own pace. Many course are eligible for Continuing Education Credits and are available at a small cost. Additional topics are added regularly and include up to date information. We will be adding new content regularly and include topics such as:
Reports and Resources
Below are links to significant reports and resources on LGBTQ Health in recent years that add to the understanding of LGBTQ health issues.
Fenway Health Institute
This program is housed at one of the oldest LGBTQ health centers in the country, Fenway Health Center which opened nearly 50 years ago. Fenway Health houses the National LGBTQIA Health Education Center which offers a range of formal continuing education for physicians.
fenwayhealth.org
American Medical Association
The AMA offers some of the most comprehensive LGBTQ health information designed for clinicians.
ama-assn.org
Kaiser Family Foundation
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) is a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. KFF develops and runs its own policy analysis, journalism and communications programs, sometimes in partnership with major news organizations. Report on Health Equity 2022
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
thetrevorproject.org
Movement Advancement Project
MAP’s mission is to provide independent and rigorous research, insight and communications that help speed equality and opportunity for all. MAP works to ensure that all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life.
lgbtmap.org
The Williams Institute UCLA
The Williams Institute is housed at UCLA School of Law and conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts—not stereotypes—inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBT community.
williamsinstitute.edu
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
hrc.org
Fenway Health Institute
This program is housed at one of the oldest LGBTQ health centers in the country, Fenway Health Center which opened nearly 50 years ago. Fenway Health houses the National LGBTQIA Health Education Center which offers a range of formal continuing education for physicians. fenwayhealth.org
SAGE Metro Detroit
SAGE Metro Detroit is a local affiliate of the national Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE), the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) older adults through services, advocacy and programs for older adults.
sagemetrodetroit.org
American Medical Association
Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. ama-assn.org
Institute of Medicine
The Institute of Medicine was founded in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences to address the concerns of medicine and healthcare. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov