When it comes to everyday health risks, cisgender heterosexual and LGBTQ+ communities share many of the same concerns. But there are some disparities that put LGBTQ+ people at greater risk for certain conditions, which makes appropriate care for these individuals even more important. Read more about how care for LGBTQ+ patients can require a unique approach here. And click here for info on PReP, the prescription drug that reduces the likelihood of contracting HIV from sex by 99 percent.
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