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Baligh R Yehia1,2,3, Daniel Calder1,3, Judd D Flesch1,3
11 Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
Academic health centers are strategically positioned to impact the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations by advancing science, educating future generations of providers, and delivering integrated care that addresses the unique health needs of the LGBT community. This report describes the early experiences of the Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health, highlighting the favorable environment that led to its creation, the mission and structure of the Program, strategic planning process used to set priorities and establish collaborations, and the reception and early successes of the Program.
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