Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Health Care and Research

Posted in DEI News

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown Center for Health Equity, Gender+ Justice Initiative, Equity Faculty Forward invite all faculty, staff and students to attend this workshop. Please stay tuned for future workshops, topics and dates.

Workshop 1:

Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Health Care and Research
Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Register to receive a calendar invite with Zoom link.

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Featuring:
Scout, MA, PhD
Executive Director
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network

This inaugural workshop has the following learning objectives:

  • Create Welcoming Spaces: Learn effective communication strategies to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQI+ communities, including language use, signage and clinical policies.
  • Understand SOGI+ Data Collection: Learn the importance and methods of collecting SOGI+ data to better address the specific health-care needs of LGBTQI+ individuals.
  • Promote Inclusion in Clinical Trials: Gain insight into the significance of inclusive practices in clinical trials and be empowered to advocate for the representation of LGBTQI+ populations in cancer research, ensuring that treatments are effective and relevant for all communities.

For questions, please contact Lombardi Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at LombardiDEI@Georgetown.edu.