The Obama administration issued new regulations last week under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which will protect consumers against abuses from health insurance companies.
President Obama Unveils New National HIV/AIDS Strategy
President Obama announced that he is launching the first national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS.
FDA to Review Its Blood Ban for Men Who Have Sex With Men
On May 20, 2010, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would start reviewing its policies on blood donation to consider ending its permanent ban against blood donation from men who have sex with men (MSM).
New York Times Features Doctor Who Specializes In Trans Health Issues
NCTE commends the New York Times for focusing on transgender individuals’ health needs. The news article featured Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, who focused on transgender health during her studies.
A Transgender Prisoner's Right to Receive Necessary Medical Treatment
On April 16, 2010, Fox News focused on a transgender prisoner who received a mammogram. Fox was apparently outraged that Michelle Kosilek, a transgender woman, underwent a routine health screening.