The 23rd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week will be held March 17–21, 2025.
Vital Vibrant Voices
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health is proud to announce the theme for the 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, “VITAL VIBRANT VOICES”. The Week will take place March 18 to March 22, 2024.
This year’s theme emphasizes the VITAL role of VIBRANT and diverse VOICES in raising awareness about the health challenges facing the LGBTQ community. Through a series of educational and advocacy efforts, the Coalition, along with over 600+ partner organizations, will work to uplift the voices of LGBTQ individuals, healthcare professionals, and advocates to foster informed dialogue and drive meaningful engagement in LGBTQ health care.
During National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, hundreds of organizations across the country will join with the Coalition in conversations, using their VITAL VIBRANT VOICES to advocate for improved health outcomes for the LGBTQ community.
Founded in 2000, the Coalition represents LGBTQ individuals, health care/service providers, researchers, and advocates. The Coalition created the National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 22 years ago to raise awareness about timely and relevant issues impacting LGBTQ health care.
Upcoming Events
An LGBTQ+ Community Health Information Session
Special panel presentation hosted by the Radnor Township Board of Health
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 6:30–8:30pm | Wayne, PA
Fundamentals of Gender Affirming Care – Level 1
This workshop from Chase Brexton Health Care will present cutting-edge affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes key terminology and concepts, medical and surgical treatment options, co-occurring mental health conditions, cardiovascular health, cancer screenings, and sexual health, as well as specific content on dosing and lab protocols for prescribing hormone therapy. Behavioral Health clinicians will gain insight into the benefits of collaborating with medical providers to support client well-being.
Available credits: 3 CME/3 CE
Tuesday, March 19 2024 | 9:00am Eastern
Engaging State and County Health Departments in LGBTQ Initiatives
Join us for a special webinar during National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 2024 that will spotlight the role of state and local health departments in promoting LGBTQ health and health equity.
This webinar will bring together three state and county health department officials from Washington, DC and Prince George's County, Maryland for a panel discussion on the activities their departments are conducting in support of LGBTQ health.
Wednesday, March 20 2024 | 1:00pm Eastern
Cultural Humility & LGBTQ Communities
Clinicians and other healthcare workers serve sexual and gender minority people every day, but adequate preparation about supporting these populations is rarely offered professional training. Using a Cultural Humility framework, this workshop from Chase Brexton Health Care provides a broad overview of LGBTQ+ terms, gender identity concepts, cultural beliefs, health disparities, and barriers to accessing services, as well as best practice strategies for creating an affirming care experience.
Wednesday, March 20 2024 | 8:00am Eastern
Unmasking Corporate Strategies for LGBTQ+ Communities
Join OutCare for an insightful webinar as we explore how some companies are implementing programming and services while highlighting ways corporations can go beyond surface-level gestures and make a lasting impact on LGBTQ+ inclusion in healthcare, the workplace, and/or in communities.
Thursday, March 21 2024 | 6:00pm Eastern
Fundamentals of Gender Affirming Care – Level 2
This workshop from Chase Brexton Health Care is designed primarily for prescribers and other clinical staff who work in direct patient care, continuing to outline affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes a more complex exploration of medical and surgical treatment options including specific content on dosing and lab protocols for prescribing hormone therapy. Case examples and ample time for Q&A promote learning.
Available credits: 3 CME/3 CE
Friday, March 22 2024 | 9:00am Eastern
Foundations of Gender Affirming Surgery Assessment for Behavioral Health Providers
This workshop from Chase Brexton Health Care is intended to prepare behavioral health providers to appropriately assess clients seeking Gender Affirming Surgical procedures through the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) standards of behavioral health care for gender diverse individuals. Participants will review common psychosocial concerns, behavioral health needs, treatment goals, ethical considerations, surgical-candidate assessment and advocacy in gender affirming care and will become familiar with best practices in composing surgery recommendation letters. Finally, learners will explore the integrated care role of behavioral health clinicians in surgical-candidate assessment and support.
Available credits: 6 CE
Friday, March 22 2024 | 9:00am Eastern
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The 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, led by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health @Health_LGBTQ, will take place the week of March 18 – 22, 2024. This year’s theme is “Vital Vibrant Voices.” Learn more about #LGBTQHealth Week and how you can participate here: https://healthlgbtq.org/awareness-week/
This National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week’s theme, “Vital Vibrant Voices”, speaks to the VITAL need for VIBRANT and diverse VOICES to address #LGBTQHealth issues. Visit https://healthlgbtq.org/awareness-week/ for resources from the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health to help you lend YOUR voice to the cause through awareness, education, and advocacy.
Join the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health @health_lgbtq on 3/20 for a special webinar during National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 2024 that will spotlight the role of state and local health departments in promoting #LGBTQhealth and health equity. Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4531232/E6C1DEF844D22D0727886B96F21A0127
