LGBT Health Clinic

[Mana Tahaie]

Starting today, the Tulsa City-County Health Department is featuring a monthly LGBT Health Clinic.





Mana Tahaie
Programs & Development Coordinator
Oklahomans for Equality
918.743.4297

[iplaw]

What are "LGBT-specific health care needs?"

[cannon_fodder]

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

[iplaw]

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

Sure, I didn't know I had social anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, or many other problems until I was educated. I also didn't know herpes made you want to hike and kayak.

[iplaw]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

Sure, I didn't know I had social anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, or many other problems until I was educated. I also didn't know herpes made you want to hike and kayak.

Restless Leg Syndrome...don't you mean "Jimmy Legs"

[cannon_fodder]

Wow, I've been noticing that herpes suffers who are in a committed relationship and educated about the risk of transmission have a strong correlation with hiking and other outdoor activities?

Does hiking give you herpes?  I'm not a medical person, but I'm assuming so.  I better get me some of that there herpes drugs next time I head to redbud.

[iplaw]

quote:Does hiking give you herpes?

No, but you CAN get gonorrhea from a tractor.  

[okiebybirth]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

I would venture a guess that beside testing for HIV, they may do something like a anal PAP smear which is something that could be important which even some gay men don't realize is a need.

Non-sexual, there may be issues with depression and other mental health concerns which someone in the LGBT community may not be comfortable addressing with their MD because the underlying reason is their problem or concern with them being gay.

[billintulsa]

There has GOT to be a joke in here somewhere about quality proctology care.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by okiebybirth

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

I would venture a guess that beside testing for HIV, they may do something like a anal PAP smear which is something that could be important which even some gay men don't realize is a need.

Non-sexual, there may be issues with depression and other mental health concerns which someone in the LGBT community may not be comfortable addressing with their MD because the underlying reason is their problem or concern with them being gay.

I wish I hadn't have been eating lunch when I read this.  I think I'm done now.

[mr.jaynes]

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Wow, I've been noticing that herpes suffers who are in a committed relationship and educated about the risk of transmission have a strong correlation with hiking and other outdoor activities?

Does hiking give you herpes?  I'm not a medical person, but I'm assuming so.  I better get me some of that there herpes drugs next time I head to redbud.

Gee, if STD's make one more athletic....

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by mr.jaynes

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Wow, I've been noticing that herpes suffers who are in a committed relationship and educated about the risk of transmission have a strong correlation with hiking and other outdoor activities?

Does hiking give you herpes?  I'm not a medical person, but I'm assuming so.  I better get me some of that there herpes drugs next time I head to redbud.

Gee, if STD's make one more athletic....

They do. If you get herpes, you get a jeep, a backpack and a kayak. TV says so.

[iplaw]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by okiebybirth

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Man, I wondered the same thing but didn't really want to ask.  I understand the part where they might not be "out" to their MDs.  That makes sense, since some MDs are family friends, or have known you forever, or people you just dont really know.

But health specific kinda threw me for a loop.

I hadn't thought about that fact...good call though.  What would I do if I wasn't comfortable talking with the doc and I was still on my folks insurance and they were the family GP?  

There really is only one aspect of personal health that can think of, but they said it's "more than just about safe sex," so I too am a little perplexed...

And it says they educate you about your needs...so they have to explain to people what their needs are?  If they have to be told is it really a need?  I'm getting more confused the more I read...

I would venture a guess that beside testing for HIV, they may do something like a anal PAP smear which is something that could be important which even some gay men don't realize is a need.

Non-sexual, there may be issues with depression and other mental health concerns which someone in the LGBT community may not be comfortable addressing with their MD because the underlying reason is their problem or concern with them being gay.

I wish I hadn't have been eating lunch when I read this.  I think I'm done now.

I beginning to be sorry that I ever asked.  [V]

[iplaw]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by mr.jaynes

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Wow, I've been noticing that herpes suffers who are in a committed relationship and educated about the risk of transmission have a strong correlation with hiking and other outdoor activities?

Does hiking give you herpes?  I'm not a medical person, but I'm assuming so.  I better get me some of that there herpes drugs next time I head to redbud.

Gee, if STD's make one more athletic....

They do. If you get herpes, you get a jeep, a backpack and a kayak. TV says so.

People are so understanding about herpes nowadays....