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  Gay and bisexual Veterans face increased health risks and unique challenges in accessing quality health care. There are an estimated 1 million lesbian, gay, and bisexual Veterans in the United States. Many of these Veterans may receive care at the VHA. We are working to be a national leader in health care for LGBT Veterans and assure that high-quality care is provided in a sensitive, respectful environment at VHAs nationwide. The following is a list of the top things gay and bisexual male Veterans should discuss at their VHA visits.      SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) STIs occur in...

September 27 In 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. The 2019 theme is “The conversation about HIV is changing.” National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the continuing and disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on gay and bisexual men in the United States. Browse our resources to learn more and find out how to get involved in observing NGMHAAD. CDC.gov NGMHAAD Feature HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men HIV and African...