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An open letter to Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton on addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities
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Source: The Buckeye Flame
An Open Letter to Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton: Congratulations on your election as Ohio’s next governor. Your background as a physician and your service as director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) demonstrate a longstanding commitment to improving the health of Ohioans. We believe that experience provides a strong foundation for your administration, and we strongly encourage you to ensure that your gubernatorial transition team includes LGBTQ+ health and civil-rights experts and people living with HIV. Here are some areas of LGBTQ+ health and wellness that will need your attention. Ending the HIV Epidemic in Ohio: The HIV epidemic in Ohio requires sustained attention and investment. Approximately 28,500 Ohioans are living with HIV, and thousands more are at risk of acquiring HIV. While prevention efforts have helped reduce new infections, significant gaps remain in testing, prevention and treatment.
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