7th Annual LGBTQ+ Healthcare Symposium: Reimagining Pathways to Serve LGBTQ+ Communities

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Target Audience

Physicians, NPs, PAs, Nurses, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers and any healthcare professionals

Description

This symposium is dedicated to all health care providers who seek to understand the unique health considerations and barriers for the LGBTQ+ population. This event provides an opportunity for professionals and community members to come together to share best practices and practical information that will lead to improving healthcare systems, inspire hope and better provide equitable and accessible healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.

Topics Include:

Welcome Video Message from ADM Rachel Levine, MD
Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

LGBTQ+ Policy and Advocacy
Ames Simmons, JD, BA

Intersectionality and Health Related Stigma
Scott Rhodes, PhD

Supporting Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
Sebastian Barr, PhD

Co-Management of Chronic Illness and HRT Treatment
Benjamin Simmons, MD

Transcultural Health Manager
Wendy Renedo, BSN, RN

Transitioning at Work: Panel Discussion

Learning Outcome:

The participants will be able to gain knowledge about the unique health considerations and barriers for the LGBTQ population and best practices and practical information that will lead to improving healthcare systems and better provide equitable and accessible healthcare for LGBTQ population.

This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

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CE Credit:

Accreditation Statement
Atrium Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Atrium Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

6.0 Nursing Contact Hours
Charlotte Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

6.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Charlotte AHEC is an approved provider by the North Carolina Psychology Board and designates 6.00 contact hours (Category A) for NC Psychologists.

0.6 CEUs / 6.0 Contact Hours
No partial credit will be awarded.

Objectives

• Describe trends in LGBTQ policy at the state level in 2022 and its impact on population health.
• Discuss the intersectionality and health related stigma within the LGBTQ+ Community.
• Identify mental health risk and protective factors, as well as sources of distress and resilience unique to the trans and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Know the impact hormone therapy has on chronic diseases.
• Discuss the importance of patient navigation and clinical consulting for the LGBTQ+ patient population.

Contact

Kimberly Schnitzler MSN, RN, 704-512-6523

Sessions