Submitted by Matthew Diener on

This article from the CDC stresses the importance in collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data to provide better service to the LGBTQI+ community. They offer suggestions and examples on how to ask questions to gather this important information in a way that is less invasive. Providing a welcoming environment for the LGBTQI+ community, especially the transgender community, can help ensure people get the proper healthcare needed from preventative screenings to mental health services.