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

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. https://loom.ly/MInOTYY

📣 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

Early Bird Registration for #GLMA2026 is now open! Join us in Seattle, September 17–19, 2026 for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, the nation’s leading convening advancing LGBTQ+ health equity. Register early to secure the best rate. https://loom.ly/kqH74JE

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. https://loom.ly/zdVdx8U

“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: https://loom.ly/Yzz6LPI

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. https://loom.ly/ms13a84

⏳ 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: https://loom.ly/gWGrgXY

📣 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

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. https://loom.ly/gWGrgXY

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.

📣 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: https://loom.ly/8lObJII

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: https://loom.ly/NGbGOxQ

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! https://loom.ly/ms13a84

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

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 ➡️ https://loom.ly/5_uZ448

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. https://loom.ly/gWGrgXY

📢 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: 🔗 https://loom.ly/hStb67A#GLMA2025

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

🌟 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

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

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 → https://loom.ly/Dzv-hVg

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

📢 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

📢 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

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

⏰ 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

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!

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. https://loom.ly/5ia3tI4

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

🚨 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!

📣 Applications are now open for GLMA’s LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship! This transformative 2-year program empowers early-career LGBTQ+ & BIPOC health professionals to lead systemic change in healthcare policy & practice. Apply by August 31. 🔗 Link in bio