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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Still feeling the energy of #GLMA2026. GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health brought our community together in Seattle for three days of learning, connection, celebration, and collective action. We’re grateful to everyone who met the moment with us, and we hope to see you again next year.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The #GLMA2026 Program Guide is here! 🎉 Explore the full schedule for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, taking place September 17–19 in Seattle, Washington. Start planning your conference experience: loom.ly/xF4JMQ0

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The preliminary agenda for #GLMA2026 is now live! 🎉 Explore 3 days of education, research, connection, and community, bringing LGBTQ+ health professionals, researchers, educators, advocates, and community leaders together in Seattle from September 17–19. loom.ly/WNvBaE4

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Preliminary Agenda for GLMA's 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health

Explore Prelim Agenda and join us in Seattle, WA!

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#GLMA2026 is on track to be our largest conference ever, and we expect registration to reach capacity. Register by August 16 before late registration rates begin on August 17. 📍 Seattle, Washington 📅 September 17–19, 2026 🔗 glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

GLMA strongly opposes today’s Supreme Court ruling in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., which upheld discriminatory bans excluding transgender women and girls from school sports. GLMA remains committed to defending transgender youth. loom.ly/fz0b540

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When we organize, they cannot ignore us. GLMA’s Pride Month Membership Drive is here. Join or renew your membership this June, or donate $500 or more, and receive a limited-edition GLMA Pride keychain. Stand with GLMA. Join the movement today: loom.ly/hzMrtdU

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 GLMA Annual Achievement Awards! Awardees will be honored at GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health taking place September 17–19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Nominations close July 5. Submit a nomination today: loom.ly/45uhn0w

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Pride Month is a powerful time to show up for LGBTQ+ health equity, and GLMA’s 2026 Pride Month Membership Drive is officially underway! This June, join GLMA, renew your membership, or donate $500 or more to receive a free GLMA Pride Keychain as our thank you. loom.ly/hzMrtdU

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Early Bird registration discounts for #GLMA2026 end May 31! Join more than 800 LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals, researchers, educators, students, and advocates for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. 📍 Seattle, WA 📅 September 17–19, 2026 Register now: glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

More time to make your voice part of the conversation. GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health will take place September 17 to 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, bringing together 800+ interdisciplinary health professionals. Extended deadline: April 30 Submit your proposal: glma.org/abstracts

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

GLMA is proud to celebrate Executive Director Alex Sheldon, MA, and longtime GLMA leader Shail Maingi, MD, on the 2026 Curve Power List. loom.ly/ObFrE_c

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

GLMA Board President Jona Tanguay, MS, PA-C, AAHIVS, CAQ-Psych, has been named to Crain’s New York Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Health Care. Read our full press release: loom.ly/v9QJxwQ

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is your moment to shape the future of LGBTQ+ health. GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health is closing its call for abstracts soon! Join us in Seattle, September 17–19, 2026, alongside 800+ clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates advancing health equity. glma.org/abstracts

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Abstract submissions are now open for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. Join us in Seattle, September 17–19, 2026, at the premier conference shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health. Submit your proposal by April 24, 2026. glma.org/abstracts #GLMA2026 #LGBTQHealth #CallForAbstracts

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today, in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court weakened protections for LGBTQ+ youth by treating conversion therapy as protected speech instead of a harmful, discredited practice. loom.ly/MInOTYY

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📣 The Call for Abstracts is now open for #GLMA2026! 📍 Seattle, WA 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📝 Proposals due April 24, 2026 Learn more and get started on your proposal: glma.org/abstracts

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

GLMA2026 is headed to Seattle, WA! Mark your calendars for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. Date: September 17–19, 2026 Location: Seattle, WA Theme: Meeting the Moment We look forward to welcoming our community to Seattle in 2026. loom.ly/zdVdx8U

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

“This is like forcing a firefighter not to use water because the government does not like who lives in the burning house. Those flames will spread and everyone will get burned.” — Alex Sheldon, Executive Director of GLMA Read the full LAist article: loom.ly/Yzz6LPI

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CHOC ends trans care

Patients under 19 now have to find other providers

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Bias in care. Misdiagnosis in adults. This Violet podcast breaks down how providers can shift toward equity-focused, strengths-based care for neurodivergent patients. 🎓 Free for GLMA members, log in to Violet to access for continuing education credits. loom.ly/ms13a84

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

⏳ Last chance! The GLMA 2025 Community Survey is closing soon. This is your final opportunity to share what you’re experiencing, what you need, and how GLMA can better support LGBTQ+ health professionals and communities. 🔗 Take the survey now: loom.ly/gWGrgXY

Group of LGBTQ+ health professionals in discussion at a conference. Text reads: “Last chance to take the 2025 GLMA Community Survey” and lists reasons to participate: share experiences, strengthen GLMA programs, and guide LGBTQ+ health work.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📣 Come work with us. GLMA is hiring a Development Manager or Director to lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement as part of our team advancing LGBTQ+ health equity. 🗓 Apply by January 31, 2026 🔗 Learn more and apply at glma.org/careers

GLMA hiring graphic for a Development Manager or Director role, highlighting a senior development leadership position and an application deadline of January 31, 2026, with a link to glma.org/careers.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Have 20 minutes? GLMA wants to hear from LGBTQ+ health professionals. Take the GLMA 2025 Community Survey to share what you need, what you’re facing, and what would make a difference in your work and care, to help shape our work for the year ahead. loom.ly/gWGrgXY

Graphic reads “GLMA 2025 Community Survey is still open—add your voice before January 31!” with a photo of a smiling person in a crowded audience and key reasons to take the survey listed on the side.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Air pollution. Allergen exposure. Social determinants. This month’s Violet Spotlight explores the root causes of respiratory health disparities in urban communities and the clinical strategies to change them. GLMA members: log in to your Violet dashboard for free continuing education credits.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

📣 Call for Proposals: The Lesbian Health Fund’s 2026 Grant Cycle is NOW OPEN! LHF supports rigorous research that advances the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ women and girls. Learn more: loom.ly/8lObJII

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that aim to restrict access to medically-necessary care for transgender youth nationwide. You can read our full statement: loom.ly/NGbGOxQ

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

GLMA Members: Your December Violet course spotlight is here! This month, explore Understanding Epilepsy: Providing Equitable Care. If you're not a GLMA member, you can Join today and access free, on-demand training with Violet as part of your membership benefits! loom.ly/ms13a84

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The HEAL Fellowship officially begins today. 🎉 GLMA is proud to welcome the first cohort of the LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellows as they begin their two year journey. This is the start of a powerful new chapter in LGBTQ+ health leadership. ➡️glma.org/HEALFellowship

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

GLMA is proud to announce the first cohort of the LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship. This new program supports LGBTQ+ and BIPOC health professionals who are ready to lead systems level change. Learn more in our full announcement ➡️ loom.ly/5_uZ448

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

As part of this year’s membership drive, we are launching the GLMA Community Survey! Your insights help shape GLMA’s future priorities and programs, improve the member experience, and support our evolution in a changing landscape so we can maximize our impact. loom.ly/gWGrgXY

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

📢 The #GLMA2025 Program Guide is NOW LIVE! Explore plenary sessions, workshops, oral research and poster presentations, evening receptions, and community events at GLMA'S 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health! Plan your conference experience now: 🔗 loom.ly/hStb67A

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GLMA2025 Program Guide

Program guide for GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! We're honored to have GLMA Executive Director, Alex Sheldon, be a part of this year's list. Explore the full list: time.com/next #TIME100NEXT

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🌟 Meet the change makers shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health! 🌟 Congratulations to the 2025 GLMA Annual Achievement Awardees! Celebrate their impact with us during GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, October 9–11 in Minneapolis. glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The plenary lineup keeps growing! 🌟 Join us at GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health for this mainstage session: Health Disparities in LGBTQ+ Latine Communities. Join us Oct 9–11 in Minneapolis. www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Mpox remains a pressing public health issue; particularly for LGBTQ+ populations. Addressing prevention and care calls for stigma reduction, routine integration of immunizations, and trusted patient-provider conversations. 🗓 Sept 24 | 5–6pm ET | Zoom → loom.ly/Dzv-hVg

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Don’t miss this plenary session at #GLMA2025: Reimagining Sexual Health for LGBTQ+ Communities. This fireside chat will explore how providers can move beyond deficit models and embrace culturally competent, pleasure-informed approaches to care. www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

📢 Plenary Announcement! LGBTQ+ communities face an unequal burden when it comes to cancer care. At GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, this panel of experts will examine disparities in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. ⭐Register now⭐ www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

📢 Plenary Announcement! At GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, experts will explore what the latest research reveals, where the evidence is still missing, and how the current policy landscape continues to shape the field. www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Join this plenary panel at GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health to hear experts unpack how criminalization, funding restrictions, and stigma impact prevention, access, and outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities. www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

⏰ Just 48 hours left to apply for GLMA’s HEAL Fellowship! The 2-year HEAL Fellowship offers deep training, mentorship, and a national community committed to health equity and advocacy. 📅 Apply by August 31: glma.org/HEALFellowship

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Join us October 9–11 in Minneapolis, MN to connect with a vibrant community of LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals dedicated to advancing health equity. Secure your spot before prices increase on September 1st. Register now in our bio!

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

GLMA is proud to be partnering with @pointofpride.org to launch the Trans Health Survey; and it’s officially LIVE! 🏳️‍⚧️ This is a national effort by and for trans people to share our experiences and shape a future of accessible care. loom.ly/5ia3tI4

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

📅 We’re halfway through the application cycle for GLMA’s LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship! Apply by August 31: glma.org/HEALFellowship

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The wait is over! The Preliminary Agenda for GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health is now LIVE! 🎉 Join 700+ LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals in Minneapolis, MN for the premier scientific gathering on LGBTQ+ health! Register today: www.glma.org/registration

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to GLMA2025 in Minneapolis! Booking through GLMA’s official hotel block keeps you close to sessions, networking, and everything the conference has to offer. Register first to secure attendee room rates! Link in bio.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Leadership should reflect the communities it serves. That’s why GLMA launched the LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship; a two-year program empowering early-career LGBTQ+ and BIPOC health professionals to lead systemic change in healthcare policy and practice → Link in bio!

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

In honor of Immunization Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting Violet’s course "Vaccines: Ensuring Equity and Quality for Underserved Populations". This training, along with Violet’s full library of courses, is FREE to all GLMA members! Earn on-demand CME/CE credits & advance LGBTQ+ health equity.

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

You belong in the room where LGBTQ+ health equity is the priority. Join us for GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health this October in Minneapolis, MN. 📣 August is the last month before registration increases—secure your spot today! 🗓️ October 9–11, 2025 📍 Minneapolis, MN 🔗 Link in bio

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Today, a U.S. district court judge blocked the National Institutes of Health from terminating hundreds of research grants that funded essential research addressing the health of sexual & gender minorities, including critical HIV research. Read our full joint statement in our bio!

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