Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Tonia Poteat, PhD, PA-C, MPH from the UNC Center for Health Equity Research and Deborah Dunn where they discuss the importance of promoting health equity for Black Trans MSM seeking HIV prevention, treatment or testing. Topics include, but are not limited to discussing the effects of racism, transphobia, and other risk factors that contribute to medical mistrust in the Black and Trans community, as well as, the unique sexual and reproductive health needs of Black Trans MSM.
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Enhancing the Resilience of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth and their Families
In this module, we explore shifting our perspectives on Trans and Gender-Diverse (TGD) from a focus on disparities to a focus on resiliencies and strengths, and how health centers can build and promote this strength.
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- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents
In this module for pediatric and family medicine care teams, we will identify best and promising practices for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, explore how gender affirming clinical care supports the mental health of TGD youth, and learn how providers can help guide families in accessing psychosocial and community resources to support TGD youth.
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- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Transgender Legal Issues Panel
This talk is from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference.
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- Transgender Health
Reproductive Care and Obstetrics for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Rebekah Viloria discusses reproductive care and obstetrics for Trans and Gender-Diverse people. By the end of this talk, you will be able to acknowledge barriers and challenges to reproductive and sexual health care for LGBTQIA+ persons, incorporate practices to promote an inclusive and affirming clinical environment, understand the impact of gender affirming therapy on reproductive health, and effectively guide LGBTQIA+ persons on family-building options.
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- Reproductive Health
- Transgender Health
PrEP and Transgender Communities: Evidence Informed Practices
In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Tonia Poteat discusses evidence-informed practices for PrEP and Transgender communities. By the end of this talk, you will be able to describe current and pipeline options for PrEP, have reviewed existing data on PrEP among transgender people, and identify gender-affirming practices for PrEP implementation.
Primary Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Julie Thompson discusses preventative health considerations for Trans and Gender-Diverse individuals.
Health Disparities, Stigma and Terminology: Health Equity for Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations
In this pre-conference talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Sari Reisner reviews the basics of providing inclusive and affirming care for Trans and Gender-Diverse individuals. This overview covers terminology and framing, mental health inequities affecting transgender communities, and gaps and opportunities for improving care.
Creating an Inclusive and Affirming Health Care Environment for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Alex Keuroghlian discusses how to create an inclusive and affirming healthcare environment for Trans and Gender Diverse patients. By the end of this talk, you will be able to explain how staff can engage in sensitive and effective communication with TGD communities, describe how policies, processes and forms contribute to creating an affirming environment for TGD communities, and apply strategies and best practices for building an inclusive and affirming healthcare environment for TGD communities.
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- Organizational Change
- Transgender Health
Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Alex Keuroghlian discusses best practices for clinical mental health care for Transgender and Gender Diverse communities. By the end of this talk, you will be able to explain the context for behavioral health inequities across diagnostic categories within a gender minority stress framework, describe culturally responsive tailoring of evidence-based clinical practices for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, and apply strategies for building inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed environments within health centers to optimize mental health outcomes for TGD people.
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- Behavioral Health
- Transgender Health