Educational Information | Dina Proto, RN

Take PRIDE in Your Health!

June is Pride Month in the United States: an important time to honor LGBTQ+ history and to celebrate diversity in its many forms. This is an opportunity to reflect on the Stonewall Riots and impacts throughout...

By a Stroke of Luck: Protecting LGBTQ+ Patients Against Stroke Risk

Strokes can be life altering — or even life ending, with often a stroke of luck being the difference between life and death. These medical emergencies are the No. 5 cause of death and a leading...

Alcohol Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ Patient Health

Beer, wine, margaritas, rum runners, whiskey sours, and beyond: alcohol comes in many forms, just like the diversity of the individuals who drink it. April is Alcohol Awareness Month: an ideal time to shed light on...

National Kidney Month: Building Paths for LGBTQ+ Patients

National Kidney Month: Building Paths for LGBTQ+ Patients March is National Kidney Month, and 2022’s theme focuses on building paths to better kidney care. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney...

American Heart Month: Cardiovascular Considerations for LGBTQ+ Patients

February is well-known for Valentine’s Day, and while this is a great time to share some extra love with your partner, family, and friends, February also encourages a heartfelt focus on cardiovascular health. Whether you’re...

Dealing with Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season can be stressful for all of us, and often times even more so for those in the LGBTQ+ community, today we have some helpful tips for coping with holiday stress from the Cleveland...

Breast Cancer Awareness: Inclusive Community for Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while the diagnosis is devastating in and of itself, many patients also face a lesser-known challenge that can be preventable. Consider this: a female patient is diagnosed with...

Uterine and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer knows no boundaries. While certain types of cancer may be more prevalent in males than females, and vice versa, the healthcare world is exploring factors beyond gender lines. For the LGBTQ population, often challenges...

World Lung Cancer Day

August 1: World Lung Cancer Day Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States today. It is estimated that an alarming 4 out of 5 of diagnosed patients will ultimately die...

Prevention for Patients: World Hepatitis Day and LGBTQ+ Impacts

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, an important day to bring awareness to the viral infection that impacts the lives of so many. According to the Hepatitis B Foundation, HBV is the primary cause of...

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