Pride and Plasma

Fighting for LGBTQ+ equality in blood, tissue, & organ donation

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Yesterday the FDA introduced policies to end the 31 year ban on queer tissue donation. We've fought against this policy for 2 years straight, submitted three research briefs, and patterned with countless allies. This is a huge win, but we'll still need your help to finalize it

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

This week, @FDACBER saw the exit of new director Vinay Prasad. Here's what happened prior and what this means for blood & tissue.
#fda #tissueban #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #tissuedonation #prideandplasma #queertissueban

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Last week significant media coverage highlighted articles from the NYT and a letter from HHS/HRSA. Here's what really happened:
#hhs #organdonation #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #prideandplasma #queerorgandonation

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

On 7/16/25, the FDA updated blood donor testing requirements for Hepatitis B. Although this is a minor change- the rationale may provide insight to the new FDA's outlook towards biologics policy.
#fda #bloodban #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #gayblooddrive #prideandplasma

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Yesterday, the FDA approved the first twice-yearly injectable PrEP. This new medication has the potential to save countless lives, as long as it is affordable and accessible.
#Prideandplasma #PrEP #PEP #DoxyPEP #Mpox #prophylaxis #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQhealth

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Today @lifebloodau announced revisions to their blood donor eligibility criteria, replacing a #queerbloodban with an #individualriskassessement as well as a new plasma pathway.

#fda #bloodban #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #gayblooddrive #prideandplasma

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

What organs can be transplanted? Which can be donated by living donors? Swipe through to get the overview
#hhs #organdonation #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #prideandplasma #queerorgandonation

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Miss Us? #queerorgandonation is our next big initiative, and it may be our most important so far. We've been working behind the scenes to get the ball rolling, and we can't wait to show you what we're made of.
#hhs #organdonation #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #prideandplasma

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Happy Pride friends- take time to celebrate and use that energy to continue fighting for our community <3

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

We can't wait to celebrate pride with @ClrHenrySantana and more #Boston community orgs. Come turn out and help us stand together!
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep #pharmacy

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

After ousting the previous CBER head, the FDA has found their replacement- Dr. Vinay Prasad.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep #pharmacy

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Last week, a Greek court reversed an end to the blanket lifetime queer blood ban in Greece. This act is an egregious step backwards, and mandates discrimination for loving openly and freely.
#fda #bloodban #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #gayblooddrive #prideandplasma

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

#HPV is one of the most common, but frequently asymptomatic STIs. MSM and other LGBTQ+ individuals are at heightened risk for progression to certain types of cancers- but cases can be prevented through vaccination.

#Prideandplasma #PrEP #PEP #DoxyPEP #Mpox #prophylaxis #LGBTQ

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Last week, the Trump administration announced additional tacks on the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), here's what's happening.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep #pharmacy

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Happy #TDOV trans people aren't going anywhere and neither are we.

#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #transhealth

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Yesterday, the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Eval and Research was forced out after 9 years in the role. Here's what happened and what it means.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep #pharmacy

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

This month the FDA raided several manufacturers of poppers, an unregulated substance used by the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what happened and why it matters.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep #pharmacy

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Health, Edu, Labor, & Pensions held a hearing for Pres. Trump's FDA Commissioner Nomination.
Here's our overview on who he is, what he's done, and what was said.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

The LGBTQ+ healthcare directory is a critical resource to find affirming and accepting primary care, dentistry, gender-affirming care, and more. You can access the directory at the link in our bio.
#prideandplasma #publicpolicy #lgbtq #LGBTQhealth #reproductiverights #tgd #prep

[Pride and Plasma @prideandplasma]

Happy Black History Month!
#hhs #organdonation #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #prideandplasma #queerorgandonation