Learning Resources — Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health

Sexual and Gender Minority Health Inequities

In this module, you will learn about sexual and gender minority health inequities. Health inequities are differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources between different population groups, arising from the social conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Understanding and being sensitive to these inequities and how they impact an individual’s full picture of health will make you a better teacher and practitioner. By the completion of this module, you will be able to:

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Sexual and Gender Minority Terms and Concepts

This module will provide you with basic concepts and terminology that you need to know to start or expand teaching sexual and gender minority health content in your course or clerkship. By the completion of this module, you will be able to:

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Sexual and Gender Minority Health Equity Initiative Introduction

The overarching objectives of the modules are to provide the tools you will need to incorporate best practices in sexual and gender minority health education into your courses and clerkships, and to empower you to serve as an ambassador for sexual and gender minority health equity. You are key to this journey, which would not be possible without you. We honor the creativity you will bring to enhancing sexual and gender minority health education. We hope you will enjoy incorporating new materials and methods into your teaching and medical education leadership. And most important of all, we celebrate the fact that your actions will set a new standard for evidence-based affirming care for sexual and gender minority people.

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Fitness and Movement 4 All Bodies; Using A Social Justice Framework

This talk is from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference.

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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.

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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.

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Gender-Affirmative Health Care: Terminology, Demographics, and Epidemiology

In this talk from the 2022 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Care Conference, Dr. Sari Reisner discusses the terminology, demographics, and epidemiology of gender-affirmative healthcare. This talk will cover terminology, social and health inequities, and gender-affirming clinical care and research.

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Monkeypox: What Frontline Clinicians Need to Know

The 2022 monkeypox (MPX) outbreak disproportionately affects gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Although severe illness from MPX has been rare, many affected individuals are experiencing a painful illness that takes weeks to resolve, and they may face stigma related to the illness and/or their sexual orientation. In this interactive webinar, clinicians will learn the latest information about MPX epidemiology, clinical manifestations, prevention, supportive care, and treatment.

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Reentry, Referrals, and Responsive Care: How Health Care Centers Can Support Justice-Involved LGBTQIA+ Patients

The goal of this panel webinar is to increase the capacity of health centers to meet the health care and support needs of LGBTQIA+ patients who have experienced incarceration or who are justice-involved. Participants will learn from an expert panel about how to improve screening, support, and referral services as well as explore opportunities and promising practices in developing community-based partnerships for reentry support.

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Veterans and Connecting to the Veterans Health Administration

This webinar will increase the capacity of health centers to understand the unique mental and physical health needs of LGBTQIA+ veterans. An overview of how VHA addresses these needs and how to connect with what is offered for health center providers and veterans will be provided.

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