Desparities in healthcare access put LGBTQ lives at risk, with access for transgender Iowans being particularly dire. One Iowa aims to eliminate these barriers by educating healthcare providers, connecting LGBTQ Iowans to inclusive resources, and pushing for health policy reform that improves access for our community.
LGBTQ Healthcare Inclusivity Training
Training and Policy Guidance: We provide specialized LGBTQ inclusivity training and policy guidance for healthcare professionals.
Learn more about LGBTQ inclusivity trainingsLGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference
One Iowa hosts an LGBTQ Health & Wellness Conference to bring healthcare providers and LGBTQ community members together to connect and learn. Healthcare providers gain valuable knowledge about best practices for serving LGBTQ folks and have the chance to meet and build trust with LGBTQ individuals. LGBTQ community members can learn more about LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare resources in their area, gain system navigation knowledge, and develop relationships with healthcare providers.
The 2025 conference will be held in September in Iowa City. More information to come soon.
Inclusive Healthcare Providers & Patient Navigation
One Iowa’s Program Coordinator provides on-site patient navigation services at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ LGBTQ clinic.
LGBTQ Healthcare Inclusive Resources Email Max for patient navigation helpLGBTQ Healthcare Studies
2018 LGBTQ Health in Iowa Study
One Iowa teamed up with the University of Iowa College of Public Health, Des Moines University, and the Iowa Cancer Consortium to collect detailed information about the Iowa LGBTQ community’s health status and needs. This research will guide future advocacy and program efforts.
2021 LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
Improving the health and lives of LGBTQ+ Iowans has long been a mission of One Iowa and we are excited to release the findings of our 2021 Iowa LGBTQ+ Health Needs Assessment.
In collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health, One Iowa hopes to change the landscape of LGBTQ+ Health in Iowa. Key topics discussed in the 2021 assessment were physical & mental health status, general well-being, drug, alcohol, and tobacco usage, sexual health, and general healthcare access.
LGBTQ Health in Iowa Report (2018) LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment Report (2021)
