Speakers
Description
In the context of rising STBBI rates, 2SLGBTQIA+ patients are disproportionately affected by STBBIs due in part to obstacles impeding connection to comprehensive STBBI prevention, treatment and care. In York Region, patients have reported leaving the area to access more inclusive health care.
Using the RNAO 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity BPG as a guide, learn how York Region Public Health (YRPH) highlights sexual health clinics as inclusive health care spaces while also encouraging other health care providers to improve inclusive care options across York Region.
The YRPH sexual health clinics offer inclusive sexual health care, but feedback suggested that increased promotion of the clinics in this context was needed. As such, YRPH embarked upon a comprehensive campaign to promote the clinics as supportive and inclusive health care spaces. Campaign development included engagement with internal and external groups representing and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and garnered successful social media engagement results.
Subsequently, YRPH is partnering with experts to develop and deliver a learning event for health care providers that will aim to:
• Share strategies to discuss sexuality and STBBIs comfortably and respectfully with diverse patient populations
• Communicate up-to-date data evidence on screening, testing and both pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV and other STIs
• Foster enhanced understanding of the barriers 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals face when accessing health and social services
• Create more visible 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive healthcare spaces in York Region
This event will take place October 10, 2024 and results will be presented at the 2024 Global
BPSO Symposium. Guest speakers will include Dr. Kevin Woodward (Executive and Medical Director, HQ) and Dr. Alex Abramovich (Canada Research Chair 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health t, CAMH), with our host Dr. Kathryn Cleverley (Associate Medical Officer of Health, YRPH) and moderator Dr. Lana Kiehn (Family Physician, Sexual Health Clinic Physician).
What RNAO BPG or tool/toolkit is this work related to:
2SLGBTQI+ Healthy Equity
Keywords
Inclusivity, sexual health, 2SLGBTQIA+, health equity
Author(s) Credentials and Title
Jonille De Los Santos, Sexual and Blood-Borne Infections Manager, RN, BScN, Hon BSc, MHM Candidate
Lindsay Rosien, Sexual Health Clinics Manager, RN, BScN, MHS Candidate
| Organization Name | York Region Public Health |
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