Gender+ Justice Initiative
Gender+ Justice Initiative
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Past Events

Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Health Care and Research

Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual Event via Zoom

Co-Sponsored by the Georgetown Gender+ Justice Initiative, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Georgetown Center for Health Equity

Workshop 1: Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Health Care and Research

Featuring:
Scout, MA, PhD
Executive Director
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network

This inaugural workshop has the following learning objectives:

  • Create Welcoming Spaces: Learn effective communication strategies to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQI+ communities, including language use, signage and clinical policies.
  • Understand SOGI+ Data Collection: Learn the importance and methods of collecting SOGI+ data to better address the specific health-care needs of LGBTQI+ individuals.
  • Promote Inclusion in Clinical Trials: Gain insight into the significance of inclusive practices in clinical trials and be empowered to advocate for the representation of LGBTQI+ populations in cancer research, ensuring that treatments are effective and relevant for all communities.

For questions, please contact Lombardi Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at LombardiDEI@Georgetown.edu.

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