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Foundational Concepts: Achieving Health Equity for LGBTQIA+ People

March 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Presented by Mason Dunn, JD, Deputy Director of Education and Training Programs at the Fenway Institute, this workshop provides an overview of LGBTQIA+ health disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high quality care to LGBTQIA+ people at health centers and other health care organizations.

Participants will learn concepts and terminology related to sexual orientation and gender identity, how stigma and discrimination can lead to health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people, and learn best practices for building an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ people.

Participants will also learn about creating LGBTQIA+-inclusive environments of care and about the intersections of LGBTQIA+ health, population health, and team-based care.

Target Audience: All health center staff.

For more information, please contact Emily Ferry: eferry@mepca.org or (207) 707-4548.

 

 

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Date:
March 7, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_alnRMpKKTMGofvrn3-VM1A

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Maine Primary Care Association