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Join us this Thursday, July 11, as we join our partners at PAN Foundation and other esteemed guest speakers to share actionable strategies for understanding, preventing, and treating HIV in older adults. Our Founder & Chief Medical Officer and moderator of the discussion, Dustin Z. Nowaskie, MD, will be joined by four expert guests: ⚖️ Ronald Johnson – Chair of the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus 👨⚕️ Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN – Rutgers School of Nursing and Co-Medical Director for the American Academy of HIV Medicine’s HIV and Aging Initiative 📝Jeff Weinstein – Arts and queer-issues writer ️🏛️ Terri L. Wilder, MSW – HIV/Aging Policy Advocate at SAGE By the end of this event, you’ll have a better understanding of: - The latest HIV treatment options - The symptoms of HIV and when you should test - The latest HIV treatment options, including long-acting injectables - How to talk to your doctor about HIV testing and prevention - HIV prevention options - Resources for older adults to find a provider Even if you can’t join live, register now and we’ll send you the recording after the event to watch at your convenience. Register for this free event here️ ➡️ https://ow.ly/XeMh50Sxjyf

Healthcare is a fundamental human right. 🩺✊ Whether it’s accessing gender affirming care or anti-discrimination protections, everyone deserves inclusive, affirming, and competent healthcare. The decision about one’s health should be left to patients, families, and medical professionals. #LGBTQHealth #TransRights 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

United in diversity, committed to inclusivity. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the progress we've made and the work still to be done to ensure a just and equitable society. Happy Independence Day! #4thofJuly #OutCareHealth #LGBTQHealth 🩺

Pride Month might be over, but that doesn't mean the fun and community don't continue! 💖 We have so many community-building virtual events this month! 🔹Webinar with our partners at PAN Foundation: Sex After 50+: What Older Adults Need to Know About HIV 🎧 🔹 Support Groups 🫶🏽🤝🏽 🔹 OutTalk Webinar Series - Access to Care: Middle Eastern/Northern African (MENA) and Queer in America⚕️🎧🏳️🌈 Join us 💖 Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eRkGr9RP 📲

Join us on July 11 as our esteemed guest speakers will share actionable strategies for understanding, preventing, and treating HIV in older adults. Register for the free webinar ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VC9VNW Our moderator, Dustin Z. Nowaskie, MD, M.D. of OutCare Health, will be joined by four expert guests: ⚖️ Ronald Johnson – Chair of the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus 👨⚕️ Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN – Rutgers School of Nursing and Co-Medical Director for the American Academy of HIV Medicine’s HIV and Aging Initiative 📝Jeff Weinstein – Arts and queer-issues writer ️🏛️ Terri L. Wilder, MSW – HIV/Aging Policy Advocate at SAGE By the end of this event, you’ll have a better understanding of:   - The latest HIV treatment options   - The symptoms of HIV and when you should test   - The latest HIV treatment options, including long-acting injectables   - How to talk to your doctor about HIV testing and prevention   - HIV prevention options   - Resources for older adults to find a provider  Even if you can’t join live, register now and we’ll send you the recording after the event to watch at your convenience.

🅝🅔🅦 OutTalk episode this month! 🗓️ Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities in America face significant health disparities and limited mental health support due to various challenges like insufficient funding, discrimination, fear, language barriers, and religious obstacles. For LGBTQ+ individuals within MENA communities, these hurdles are even more pronounced. 🌟 Topic: Access to Care: Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) and Queer in America 🗓 Date: July 18th, 2024 🕒 Time: 6 PM ET (3 PM PT) 📍 Location: Zoom Featuring 🔦 - Sarah Abboud, PhD, RN (she/her) - Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago College of Nursing - Hazem Alanani, MHA (he/him) - Tarab NYC Board Member - Lamise Shawahin, PhD (she/her) - Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University - John Sovec, LMFT (he/him) - OutTalk Moderator & Host, Therapist – Coach – Speaker – Author of "Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond" Join us for a crucial OutTalk where we'll connect with leaders to address these unique barriers and work towards curbing health disparities in the MENA LGBTQ+ communities. #MENALGBTQ #HealthDisparities #OutTalkSeries #InclusionMatters 🌈 Sign up at outcarehealth.org/outtalk 📲

My conversation with Julia Paskin on AirTalk with Larry Mantle about coming out as LGBTQ later in life. Starts at 15:01 https://lnkd.in/gqjaicz9

𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒔 365!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We're highlighting our amazing featured providers on The OutList®. Meet Melanie Thomas-Castillo, PsyD, based in Cincinnati, Ohio! Melanie is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor as well as the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. She provides clinical care in the ambulatory setting at UC Health. Dr. Thomas-Castillo runs a psychotherapy clinic for the LGBTQIA+ community. Within this clinic, she provides therapy to individuals working through issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, minority stress, transitioning, relationship concerns, and other mental health needs. She also completes assessments and letters of support for gender-affirming care. Thank you for your support of LGBTQ+ communities! 🏳️🌈 outcarehealth.org/pride #LGBTQHealthcare #OutCareHealth #AffirmingCare #OutListProviders #PrideInHealthcare #PrideInPractice #FeaturedProvider 🌈 🩺

As we reflect on this last day of Pride Month, we are SO PROUD to partner with organizations committed to advancing LGBTQ+ health equity and driving OutCare's mission to create a healthcare system that is safe, inclusive, and affirming for LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you to our 2024 Pride Partners! 🤝🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity #PrideInHealthcare🩺 Learn more about each organization: outcarehealth.org/pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 You, too, can support our cause by giving as low as $5 to support our peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Visit https://lnkd.in/e-DANSuk! 📲 La Roche-Posay USA, FIGS, Burst Oral Care, IHDLab, Phreesia, PAN Foundation, Veda, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management, Lumina Foundation, CULTURE+ GROUP, UnitedHealth Group, McDermott Will & Emery, Parker Health, Inc, Valera Health, Med-IQ Provider First Recruiting, & Professionally Proud, LLC.

We are incredibly proud to have Provider First Recruiting's support and partnership as a 2024 Pride Sponsor! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🤝 Provider First isn’t just their name; it’s their commitment. They put that commitment into action by prioritizing the needs of candidates and practices. They are small enough to know every candidate they represent and driven enough to ensure an ideal fit every time. 📲 providerrecruiter.com #PrideInHealthcare #PrideSponsor 🩺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 outcarehealth.org/pride