Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston, Inc.
 
Dedicated to eliminating barriers to healthcare and inspiring health & wellness for LGBT women
 and transgender men
  
 
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In 1992, a group of Houston lesbians became aware of national research showing lesbians at increased risk for breast, lung, ovarian and other cancers, as well as heart disease and stroke.

Determined to help reverse this trend, the
Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston, Inc. was formed.

Read about what LHI is doing today through local and national partnerships with healthcare providers and the community to eliminate barriers to healthcare and promote health and wellness for LGBT identified women and transgender men in our Fall 2012 newsletter, ACCESS:


 
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Lesbians are as likely as straight women to get cervical cancer but they are up to 10 times less likely to be screened for it. 
When was the last time you had a pap test?
Thank you to all our valued
LHI SPRING 2013HEALTH FAIR
partners and volunteers!
Together we change and save lives!


At LHI's June 1, 2013 Health Fair we provided
no-cost screenings, including PAP tests/well person exams, mammograms, blood screenings, heart & vascular risk assessments , visits with OB/GYNs, Dr. MaryAlice Cowan, Dr. Cynthia McNeil or Dr. Xiomara Santos and much, much more  for uninsured & under-insured LGBT-identified
women & transgender men.

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       LHI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
401 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006
   (713) 426-3356
info@lhihouston.org