HRSA announced today an award of $248,000 to support the Fenway Institute in their efforts to provide a National Training and Technical Assistance Center to fortify existing health centers in improving facilities designed to support those who identify with the LGBT community.
The Fenway Institute is a research and training facility, sister to Fenway Health, a community health center that has supported diverse populations within the Boston, Massachusetts community. The institute has supported LGBT people for more than 40 years, and will continue its pursuit of proper health care, due in part to the grant from HRSA.
“This award is an important step in HHS’ continuing effort to provide health care services to all people recognizing that different groups of people may have distinctive health care needs,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
As a part of their efforts, Fenway will aim to recruit leading experts who understand and specifically treat people in the LGBT community.
“Significant health disparities exist for sexual and gender minorities,” said HRSA Administrator Mary K. Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N. “This award will help to expand access for the LGBT community to ensure that patients who need care can receive it in a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.”
