Achieving Health Equity for LGBTQIA+ People
This session will provide an overview of LGBTQIA+ concepts, terminology, and health disparities, as well as key strategies for delivering high-quality SUD/BH care to LGBTQIA+ people at health care organizations. Participants will also learn about creating LGBTQIA+-inclusive environments of SUD/BH care and about the intersections of LGBTQIA+ health, population health, and team-based care.
This session will provide an overview of LGBTQIA+ concepts, terminology, and health disparities, as well as key strategies for delivering high-quality SUD/BH care to LGBTQIA+ people at health care organizations. Participants will also learn about creating LGBTQIA+-inclusive environments of SUD/BH care and about the intersections of LGBTQIA+ health, population health, and team-based care.
Learning Objectives:
• Objective 1: Describe concepts and terminology related to sexual orientation, gender identity and sex development.
• Objective 2: Explain how stigma and discrimination lead to health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people.
• Objective 3: Apply best practices for building an inclusive and affirming care environment for LGBTQIA+ people.