Policy Brief: LGBTQIA+ Health in Rural America (NRHA, 2022)

This 2022 brief from the National Rural Health Association highlights the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals face in rural areas—including health disparities, provider shortages, and social stigma—and offers policy recommendations like collecting sexual orientation/gender identity data, establishing nondiscrimination protections, and training providers on LGBTQIA+ affirming practices. Ideal for college staff, practitioners, and wellness professionals aiming to promote inclusive, equitable support for LGBTQ+ students in rural settings.