Several studies show that sexual gender minorities (SGMs) have a higher rate of health problems such as depression, substance abuse, suicide, and cardiovascular disease than heterosexuals. The National Nursing LGBTQ Health Summit was held to address these disparities. The summit, held from November 21 to 22, 2019, at Columbia University School of Nursing in New York City, drew approximately eighty participants. This summit brought together deans of nursing schools/colleges, nursing organization leaders, and SGM health experts from 33 organizations, schools, or colleges. ...
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