Sexual Health Equity and the
LGBTQ+ Community Presentation
and Panel Discussion
Friday | Feb. 24 | 4 to 6:30 p.m. | via Zoom
The sexual and gender minorities often face discrimination
and barriers to appropriate health care. While these barriers
can impact many aspects of health, they are particularly
evident when addressing issues related to sexuality and gender
expression. The LGBTQ+ community has frequently been
marginalized and treated by health care providers with a degree
of insensitivity and a lack of knowledge of some of their unique
challenges. Dr. Kate Thomas will examine this population; who
are they? what are some of the challenges they face? and what
is the proper terminology to use when addressing them? Dr.
Thomas will touch on the barriers inherent in our current health
care system, the historical underpinnings of these barriers and
how stigma can lead to a poorer quality of sexual health. Dr.
Thomas will highlight examples of where stigma has led to lessthan-
optimal outcomes and focus on strategies to improve the
education, cultural competence and the comfort in dealing with
those who are among the sexual and gender minorities with the
goal of advocating for evidence-based and humane sexual health
care to the LGBTQ+ community.
This event is for members of the LGBTQ+ community and
their allies. Register at smh.memberclicks.net/02-24-2023---
lgbtq--sexual-health-equity, email [email protected] or call
202-364-7602 at least two weeks in advance.