Health Survey
In 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Health partnered with Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to broadly administer what is now the Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey, but has been known historically as the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment. A comprehensive assessment of the health and wellness needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Queer, intersex, and asexual Pennsylvanians.
The project began as a pilot survey that was administered in 2015-2016 through 6 regional surveys. But starting in 2018 it was administered with a single statewide sample. The survey happens every other year now.
Starting February 4th, 2026 through the end of March, we are collecting data for the 2026 PA LGBTQIA+ Health Survey. Our goal and intent is to have the largest and most inclusive data sample as possible so please help us by taking the survey today and sharing it with your friends, family, and coworkers.
Take the 2026 PA LGBTQIA+ Health Survey
Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Needs Assessment
Learn more about the history of the health needs assessment here.
Download a copy of the 2024 Full Report
Past Reports – Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment is a biennial survey conducted to evaluate health needs, health disparities, and barriers to care impacting LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians. The PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment collects data on healthcare experiences, nutrition, exercise, tobacco use, drug and alcohol use, sexual health, mental health, and food and housing security.
Since it was first piloted in 2015, the survey design and administration has been refined to engage a larger and more diverse pool of respondents. In 2020, more than 30 LGBTQ+ organizations across the state partnered to promote participation in the survey. As a result, more information than ever before is available to increase understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians living at every intersection of race, gender, age, and income level. This information has been disseminated to LGBTQ+ community leaders, public health professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers to ensure that programs, practices, and policies that support LGBTQ+ health are implemented throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Previous biennial Reports:
- 2024 LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
- 2022 LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
- 2020 LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
- 2018 LGBT Health Needs Assessment
- 2016 LGBT Health Needs Assessment
Inquiries about this research project can be sent to Chrystina@bradburysullivancenter.org