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Patient Resources

We empower patients with support and resources to access affirming healthcare, connect with valuable resources, and find the support they need on their healthcare journey.

Provider Resources

We empower providers to deliver affirming care through patient exposure, training, mentorship, networking, and community resources, advancing LGBTQ+ health equity.

Who we are

OutCare Health, a 501c3 nonprofit, is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, empowering millions of LGBTQ+ individuals with comprehensive resources, support, and education. Our initiatives range from the OutList directory of affirming healthcare providers to mentorship, health equity training, community building, support groups, consulting services, and more. Our vision is to create a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality healthcare and feels empowered to live their healthiest, most authentic life.

The Vision

At OutCare Health, we envision a world where every LGBTQ+ individual receives equitable and inclusive healthcare, free from discrimination and bias. As a national nonprofit healthcare equity organization, we strive to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and LGBTQ+ communities by providing comprehensive education, resources, and training. Our ultimate goal is to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare and promote health equity for all.

The Mission

OutCare Health is dedicated to promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ communities through innovative initiatives that drive systemic change. We provide a range of national resources and programs, including the OutList directory of LGBTQ+ affirming providers, a community resource database, a mentorship program, the OutTalk series on diversity and intersectionality, OutPost blogs, LGBTQ+ research, and health equity training. Our mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ individual has access to quality, affirming healthcare services, cultivate a renewed trust in the healthcare system, and ultimately improve outcomes.

OutCare Objectives

Community

• Enhance the visibility and accessibility of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers through the OutList directory.
• Establish a comprehensive database of LGBTQ+ healthcare services to provide patients with easy access to quality care.
• Foster open discussions around pressing issues related to diversity and intersectionality in LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• Facilitate collaboration and networking among community members, leaders, and healthcare organizations to promote LGBTQ+ health equity.

Education & Research

• Provide comprehensive and inclusive LGBTQ+ training programs to healthcare professionals, educators, and students at all levels.
• Conduct innovative academic research that explores the intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, and healthcare disparities in order to inform policies and practices that promote health equity for LGBTQ+ communities.
• Partner with educational institutions to revise and integrate LGBTQ+ topics into existing curricula, including health professions education, with the goal of increasing the cultural competency of future healthcare providers.
• Develop and provide mentorship opportunities that empower LGBTQ+ students and healthcare professionals to achieve academic and professional success, and to foster a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

Healthcare Providers

• Foster an inclusive provider community through educational training, resources, and events that promote cultural competency and LGBTQ+ health equity.
• Create and distribute accessible and informative healthcare materials to support providers in delivering quality care to LGBTQ+ patients.
• Develop and facilitate opportunities for professional development, such as seminars, conferences, and networking events, to connect providers and share best practices in LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• Offer personalized consultation services on LGBTQ+ patients and practices to enhance providers’ understanding and improve the quality of care, while showcasing providers’ education and experiences to the public through our OutList directory.

What People Are Saying

“My team that supports a highly visible client with a very engaging LGBTQ+ population attended the training with OutCare earlier in 2021. The content of the training was very much appropriate for our frontline Advocacy and Clinical teams who support the membership. Learning how unconscious bias exists, understanding the health disparities of the LGBTQ+ population, simple ways to engage with the right use of pronouns and terminology, as well as listening to develop the best plan of care for the member. The training was provided virtually over a Microsoft Teams format with visuals and Q&A sessions. The feedback from our teams is that the sessions were helpful in expanding the knowledge and getting a better sense of how to better support our LGBTQ+ population needs. Dustin has a great way of communicating and soliciting feedback from the audience with his wealth of research and knowledge.”

“I have been looking for an organization like this my entire adult life. It’s so important for me to have LGBTQ+ affirming care providers. Through OutCare’s network, I’ve successfully found an excellent new PCP, therapist, and psychiatrist. I could not be happier!”

Luke Boso,

Constitutional Law Professor; LGBTQ Rights and Antidiscrimination Scholar

“Dr. Nowaskie recently provided a training to our home visiting nurses. Our site staff across the country has been raving about the experience and how much they learned. OutCare is an incredible resource that I’m looking forward to working with more in the future to continue serving ALL families with new babies and connecting them with culturally competent resources and providers in their communities.”

Mary Martin Vance, MSW

Family Connects International

“As an organization that provides sexual and reproductive health care it was important to us ensure that we were providing a safe and inclusive space for all of our patients to be their true and authentic selves. OutCare provided an effective training course that increased both our staff’s confidence and competence when caring for our LGBTQ+ patients. Since the training we have begun creating new policies and adjusting current ones, as well as modifying staff training requirements. OutCare was just the start of our cultural competency journey. I would recommend this training for all organizations – not only to make an inclusive environment for clients but also for employees. I look forward to watching the continuing growth of OutCare and am proud to be LGBTQ+ Inclusive OutCare Certified.”

Allyson Hunsinger, MSN, WHNP-BC

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

“My team that supports a highly visible client with a very engaging LGBTQ+ population attended the training with OutCare earlier in 2021. The content of the training was very much appropriate for our frontline Advocacy and Clinical teams who support the membership. Learning how unconscious bias exists, understanding the health disparities of the LGBTQ+ population, simple ways to engage with the right use of pronouns and terminology, as well as listening to develop the best plan of care for the member. The training was provided virtually over a Microsoft Teams format with visuals and Q&A sessions. The feedback from our teams is that the sessions were helpful in expanding the knowledge and getting a better sense of how to better support our LGBTQ+ population needs. Dustin has a great way of communicating and soliciting feedback from the audience with his wealth of research and knowledge.”

Nadine Hauf, VP, COO

UnitedHealthcare Premier and Health Hub Operations: Apple Health Hub

“We were pleased to feature Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of Outcare at our 44th Annual CME Symposium. Our attendees found him to be an extremely knowledgeable speaker that facilitated a great discussion on serving a patient population that often goes under represented. Dr. Nowaskie shared important techniques for treating patients of any identity compassionately so that they feel comfortable in opening up to their care team.”

Adam Haley, Executive Director

Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA)

“Dr. Nowaskie provided a consult on 2 of my medical education lectures- one regarding sexual minorities and the other on gender minorities in healthcare. He was professional, knowledgeable, shared many insightful thoughts, and did this all with lots of kindness. He was wonderful. We are fortunate he is a provider in the field. I am lucky to know him and his advocacy firsthand.”

Jennifer Valli, PhD,

AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, LLC

“I love all the resources provided on this website. The education provided is priceless. I am a provider.
I think all providers should explore all the different offerings on the website. The education and group talks will provide you with knowledge and understanding. Outcare Health has made me a better provider.”

“The OutCare Cultural Competency Training was very informative, and I will be recommending it to my colleagues. Thank you for putting this training together and making it available.”

“I’m a Psychiatry resident and have been able to use the Public Resource Database to help find resources for housing support for some of my young adult gender non-conforming patients. My patients have been very appreciative and have found the list of resources to be extremely helpful!”

Stephen Werner-Sleva,

MS, MD

“I’m new to this resource as it was sent to me by a clinician at work. I am thrilled to have just discovered all this content and relevant zoom sessions for me to join and learn!”

Lorena Edwards,

Senior Services Coordinator and Family Liaison for Gender Affirming Care, Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC)

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