PHO Rounds: A focus on LGBTQ Public Health
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Public Health Ontario
480 University Ave. Suite 300 Boardroom 345 Toronto, Ontario M5G1V2 CanadaDescription
PHO Rounds: A focus on LGBTQ Public Health
June is Pride Month and this PHO Rounds will explore emerging trends and research in LGBTQ public health across Ontario.
The speakers will highlight three examples of LGBTQ-focussed public health programs. These programs are:
Initiatives in cancer screening in the LGBTQ community
LGBTQ people are less likely to participate in regular colon, breast/chest and cervical cancer screenings. In this presentation and discussion, participants will explore LGBTQ cancer screening issues and barriers, and learn how to provide culturally and clinically competent cancer screenings for LGBTQ clients.
The creation of a Trans Community Health forum
To assess the health and social service needs of the trans community in Middlesex County, a Trans Health Working Group planned a one day forum and was attended by 31 trans community members. This session will discuss how the forum came to be, results of the forum and the exciting things that have emerged from it.
Capacity building within a public health unit
Toronto Public Health is working towards ensuring that their programs, services and resources are inclusive and responsive to LGBTQ2S individuals, families and the broader community. This presentation will focus on the successes and challenges of their journey to date, and highlight potential opportunities for public health unit collaboration.
After the presentations, the speakers will host a discussion on how public health can continue to meet the needs of these communities.
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Presenters: Ed Kucharski, Leanne Powell and Lisa King
Ed Kucharski is a Regional Primary Care Lead (Toronto Central LHIN South) for Cancer Care Ontario. He is also a practicing Family Physician at Sherbourne Health Centre where he was Medical Director from 2009-2012. Ed focuses on health inequities of marginalized populations, Quality Improvement and teaching LGBT Primary Care. Dr. Kucharski holds his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Ottawa and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Leanne Powell is a public health nurse working at the Middlesex-London Health Unit in the area of Sexual Health. Their passion is LGBT2Q+ health issues and they are actively involved with communities to help improve access and equity. Leanne has been involved with partnering with others, listening to community’s needs, developing resources for communities and health providers and has participated in research. They are committed to working with community partners to make positive changes for the LGBT2Q+ communities.
Lisa King is one of the founding members of the Toronto Public Health Gender Diversity staff working group and currently acts as the staff support to the Gender Diversity management group. Lisa's base position is as a Community Health Officer with the Urban Issues program in Healthy Communities.
Please note that you will receive details on how to join the webinar after registering for this event.
Public Health Ontario Rounds are approved for continuing medical education from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. For more information, contact ian.johnson@oahpp.ca.
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