Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative

How does your body impact your mental health? Let's talk about it! 💪🧠 Join us for our upcoming Connecting Conversations webinar, where experts from diverse fields discuss how movement, sports, and play can strengthen mental wellness and community. Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, this event will explore the often-overlooked link between body and mind. Secure your spot today and register for this virtual event on November 13 at 12:30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/ewhVqa6p 🌟Panelists:🌟 🔹 Jimmy Morgan: figure skating choreographer, movement coach, & Co-vice President of American Ice Theatre 🔹 Dr. Alise Parrish: Physical therapist & Founder of Ally Wellness 🔹 Dr. Jennifer Pharr: Professor at UNLV School of Public Health 🔹 Jordan Toy: Community Outreach Director at Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia

Happening now: Dean Megan Ranney is talking with Dr. Jose Bauermeister at a Leaders in Public Health fireside chat. Dr. Bauermeister is the Founding Faculty Director of the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, and Albert M. Greenfield University Professor of Human Relations. They're talking about how academics can partner with the business sector, queering public health, and much more. “As a public health professional, my job is to convene people," said Bauermeister. The full event recording will be available soon at https://lnkd.in/dhjAx_x8 #LeadersInPublicHealth

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, it's important to not leave LGBTQ+ people out of the conversation. LGBTQ+ individuals face unique structural barriers to life-saving cancer care, including: ⚕️ Lack of research and affirming practices for LGBTQ+ breast/chest cancer 💼 Insurance coverage denials or lack of insurance altogether 💬 Gendered language around breast/chest cancer 🩺 Medical mistrust and fear of discrimination from providers ...and more. What can you do to support LGBTQ+ patients in cancer care? ✅ Create a safe space by using correct names, pronouns, and identities ✅ Personalize risk assessments based on anatomy, surgical history, and identity-specific risks ✅ Educate patients about their unique risks and benefits of proactive screening ✅ Collaborate on a screening plan that addresses each patient's barriers and needs 🔎 Want to learn more about supporting LGBTQ+ cancer care? We've developed LGBTQ+ cancer screening courses with Violet, a platform offering culturally competent healthcare training. Dive into the details of LGBTQ+ cervical and chest cancer screenings: https://lnkd.in/e9jvyxzf

Join Dean Megan Ranney and guest Dr. Jose Bauermeister for our next Leaders in Public Health fireside chat. Dr. Bauermeister is the Founding Faculty Director of the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, and Albert M. Greenfield University Professor of Human Relations. 📅 Date: October 23, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 💻 Register to watch live on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/e-dCijsd Learn more at https://m.yale.edu/cg6k #LeadersInPublicHealth #YaleSPH

🏳️🌈This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we're honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers who advanced health for our communities. In the face of systemic oppression, they fought for education, legal protection, and leadership, boldly asserting their right to live and work openly as their authentic selves. Their courage paved the way for the progress we see today. But the work for health equity continues. The legacies of our queer ancestors fuel our fight to continue building a more equitable future for all.

Huge thank you to Dr. Erin A. Cech from University of Michigan for sharing her groundbreaking research on challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals in STEM. Her work sheds light on critical disparities and has the power to drive change in this traditionally binary field. Grateful to Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania for partnering with us to host such an impactful seminar!

📢 Join us on October 8 at 10:15am for the MEAM Seminar: “Systemic Disadvantages for LGBTQ Professionals in STEM.” Dr. Erin A. Cech will present groundbreaking research from her NSF-funded study, revealing the inequalities LGBTQ STEM professionals face in their careers. Don’t miss this discussion on how we can drive change in STEM! Hosted by Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania and co-sponsored by Penn Engineering Office of DEI, Penn LGBT Center, oSTEM at Penn, and the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative.

One of the biggest concerns we hear from organizations interested in LGBTQ+ work is the fear of saying the wrong thing. But communication goes beyond the words we use—its about the framing, biases, and assumptions we may not even realize are there. It’s essential for organizations to take a step back and review communication as a whole. From your website language to survey design, every touchpoint is an opportunity to create inclusive experiences for LGBTQ+ individuals 🏳️🌈. Use these tips and download our free LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication Checklist & Guide to evaluate and improve your communications materials! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eS_z2WEX

It’s finally happened! 🥹 Thrilled to share news of our R01 out of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing being funded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Our team will examine the efficacy of Parents ASSIST, a family communication intervention for parents with gay sons.🏳️🌈 This idea started as an F31 dissertation eight years ago. With the nurturing support of parents and community partners, Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN and Jose Bauermeister, it’s going to be an exciting five-year study! Thankful to all the folks who have been part of this journey with special shout-out to my husband James Wolfe for ALL THE THINGS. ❤️

🌟 Is your health communication truly LGBTQ+ inclusive? 🌟 The language we use in healthcare materials like websites, brochures, and patient-facing resources can significantly affect LGBTQ+ patients' comfort in seeking and continuing care. Our new LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication Checklist and Companion Guide is a step-by-step resource to help you evaluate and improve your materials with our latest recommendations. Vetted by healthcare experts and LGBTQ+ community members, download your free guide today! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eS_z2WEX