For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the thought of coming out to their healthcare provider can be anxiety-inducing and stressful. Many patients worry that transparency regarding their sexual orientation or gender identity will be met with judgment and hostility, and unfortunately many have had negative healthcare experiences in the past. At River Bend Medical Associates, Read More
LGBTQ+ Issues
Why Safe Sex is Still Important with PrEP
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is used by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. This once-daily pill is an FDA-approved prescription medication sold under the name Truvada®. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is shown to be over 90% effective against HIV transmission. Although highly effective in reducing the risk of Read More
Cancer Information for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
According to the American Cancer Society, some of the types of cancer that most often affect women are breast, lung, colorectal, endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and skin cancers. Data suggests that due to varied social and economic factors, bisexual and lesbian women may be at a higher risk for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Knowing about Read More
Discussing LGBT-Related Issues With Your Doctor
When you look at the front page of our website, you’ll see that we describe River Bend Medical Associates as a “progressive and culturally diverse family practice.” This is a mission statement that we take extremely seriously, especially when providing services to members of our local LGBT community. Our goal is for our LGBT patients Read More
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a cozy, welcoming source of information, security, and comfort for members of Sacramento’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Conveniently located in Downtown Sacramento, the community center offers a wealth of resources, meetings, and events. Seven days a week, anyone can drop in and get assistance with any issue Read More
LGBT Immunization Sheets
Men that have sex with men face very specific healthcare challenges. There are several vaccines that can help reduce the LGBT community’s heightened risk factors. This handout that we are able to provide you with should help your provider know which vaccines to schedule you for, and it should also help you to keep up Read More