Educational Information | Dina Proto, RN

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...

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month occurs in June each year. This month and every month, it’s important to have a conversation — or be mindful, if you will — of Alzheimer’s impacts and patient trends. ...

National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s an opportune time to remind practitioners and patients alike how important education and prevention can be. In the U.S., stroke is the fifth leading cause of death while...

Categories of Cultural Competency Clinicians

Who can benefit from cultural competency training in healthcare? No matter the title, these categories of service-oriented individuals can develop the confidence and compassion essential to providing excellent care to LGBTQ+, Sexual Gender Minority (SGM) and...

3 Steps to Clinical Cultural Competence

Clinical and educational settings are increasingly recognizing the importance of cultural competence and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a professional seeking to develop your own expertise, and if you are passionate about connecting your...

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