A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,670

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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For the 1 in 10 Ohioans who identify as LGBTQ+, media representation and social acceptance may have improved, but stigma and discrimination still impact them in large aspects of their lives, including healthcare access, a new report shows.

State data cited by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio showed that 10.6% of Ohioans are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a 2026 Health Value Dashboard released by the institute showed health disparities particularly in …

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