Cisgender women, transgender men, and all people assigned female at birth continue to be affected by HIV, both nationally and globally. In 2019, 6,897 HIV infections were diagnosed among cisgender women, and 46 were diagnosed among transgender men, with significant disparities by race. Among people assigned female at birth who have HIV, those who identify as Black or African American are disproportionately affected.
Learning Resources
Digital Innovations to Improve Access to Care for LGBTQIA+ People
Presented by Chris Grasso and Milo Dorfman, this webinar will train health centers on new digital health care technologies that hold promise for engaging LGBTQIA+ people into primary care and behavioral health care. Topics include innovations in telehealth, artificial intelligence, smartphone apps, and remote patient monitoring. Participants will learn about the pros and cons of these new devices and technologies.
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- Organizational Change
Emerging Depression Treatments for LGBTQIA+ People
Presented by Dr. Cristina Cusin and Dr. Alex Keuroghlian, this webinar will review the current evidence on the safety and efficacy of ketamine therapy for patients with treatment resistant major depressive disorder. We will present different methods for delivering ketamine and referring patients to treatment and explore other emerging depression treatments. These treatments will be discussed through the lens of providing high-quality, culturally responsive care for LGTBQIA+ patients.
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- Behavioral Health
Creating Welcoming and Affirming Clinical Studies for LGBTQIA+ Participants Toolkit
Purpose: This toolkit provides strategies, tools, and learning resources to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion in clinical research studies across the world.
Creating Welcoming and Affirming Clinical Studies for LGBTQIA+ Participants Toolkit
This toolkit focuses on the implementation stage of training sites to successfully engage and retain LGBTQIA+ participants. Within the toolkit, you will find information on foundational LGBTQIA+ concepts and terminology, best practices for affirming transgender and gender diverse participants, and recommendations for collecting SOGI data as part of participant demographics. By learning these competencies, all study staff can become skilled and confident in supporting the dignity of LGBTQIA+ participants, and ultimately, can contribute to improving health equity for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Impact on LGBTQIA+ People
Presented by Dr. Kevin Ard in collaboration with the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will update health centers on responding to outbreaks of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections among MSM in their communities. Discussions will include culturally responsive, evidence-based screening, testing, treatment, and outreach in coordination with public health departments.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Engaging and Affirming LGBTQIA+ Families in Health Centers
The visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexually and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) families is growing, reflecting the evolving landscape of contemporary society. It is estimated that 5 million American children live with a parent who identifies as LGBTQIA+, and nearly 170,000 children are being raised by same-sex couples. Among transgender adults in the U.S., 15-19% are currently a parent of a child under 18 years old. Given the large number of LGBTQIA+ families with children, it is crucial for health centers to recognize the unique and diverse configurations of families in order to meet their health care needs. Effectively providing care for LGBTQIA+ families with children requires a commitment to understanding and embracing their distinct experiences and challenges. By becoming more informed, adapting new terminology, and fostering a sense of community, health center care teams can significantly improve care experiences and health outcomes for all patients and families.
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- Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
Improving Depression Care for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults at Health Centers
Presented by Lisa Krinsky and Dr. Alex Keuroghlian in collaboration with the National Center for LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE), this webinar will focus on addressing mental health disparities in older LGBTQIA+ adults through culturally responsive care. Participants will consider approaches for promoting a supportive environment and providing tailored services to LGBTQIA+ patients as they age.
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- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Low Threshold Substance Use Support for LGBTQIA+ Communities
In collaboration with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, this webinar will discuss innovative low-barrier, patient-centered models of SUD treatment that can be integrated into health centers, and can effectively engage LGBTQIA+ communities and people experiencing homelessness. Approaches will include same-day and home induction of medications for opioid use disorder, long-acting injectables, and harm reduction principles.
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- Organizational Change
Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for LGBTQIA+ Populations: Implementation in Health Center
Join Dr. Ard from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and Jeannie McIntosh from Community Health Center, Inc. for an informative webinar on the benefits and practical implementation of long-acting injectable PrEP in health centers. Focused on improving care for LGBTQIA+ communities, this webinar will explore eligibility and assessment of candidates, administering long-acting injectable PrEP, and common challenges in prescribing and integrating injectable long-acting injectable PrEP.
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- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
