Pride Webinar LGBTQ+ Health and Hepatology: Past, Present, and Future (ondemand)-PRIDE Webinar

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The webinar on LGBTQ+ health and hepatology explored past, present, and future dynamics in healthcare provision for LGBTQ+ communities. It featured notable speakers, including Dr. Carl Streed, a leader in LGBTQ+ and transgender health, who presented a historical overview of LGBTQ+ medical care. He discussed the involvement of figures like Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, who established an early institute for sexual health, and unpacked the stigmatization of LGBTQ+ health by the medical establishment. Dr. Streed emphasized historical pathologization and its lasting impact on healthcare access.<br /><br />Jessica Wisocki, a nurse practitioner, highlighted current challenges and disparities in liver disease within sexual and gender minority populations. She presented data showing increased prevalence of conditions like hepatitis C and alcohol use disorders among these communities, attributing them to social stigmas and legislative barriers. Wisocki advocated for improved healthcare delivery through cultural competence and inclusive environments.<br /><br />Dr. Howard Lee addressed future directions, emphasizing the growing LGBTQ+ population and existing disparities in liver disease research. Lee recommended practical steps for healthcare practitioners, including the use of inclusive language and visible symbols of allyship, to create welcoming clinical environments. He stressed the importance of institutional support for SOGI data collection and research to address health disparities.<br /><br />The session concluded with personal narratives underscoring the significance of compassionate and inclusive healthcare practices. The speakers urged participants to engage actively in advocacy, education, and institutional reform to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ communities.

Keywords

LGBTQ+ health

hepatology

Dr. Carl Streed

transgender health

Magnus Hirschfeld

healthcare disparities

cultural competence

SOGI data collection

health equity

advocacy