Module Category: Stigma

Opportunities and Barriers to Transgender & Nonbinary Healthcare Equity and Inclusion Excellence

Despite advances in gender-affirming care and growing acceptance of gender diversity, transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people continue to experience barriers to inclusive care, such as stigma and social determinants of health. This webinar will familiarize Washington, DC providers with culturally-responsive and equitable healthcare for TNB patients. The faculty will review best practices for improved health outcomes among TNB people in order to reduce health disparities that affect the transgender population. Implementation of these practices will also contribute to higher retention in care at your organization.

This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.

Addressing Stigma and Stigmatizing Language in the Workplace

Stigma is one of the biggest challenges in HIV prevention and care. The negative, often subliminal, impact of stigmatizing language can leave people living with HIV feeling “less-than.” Stigmatization can be eliminated through the combined efforts of clinical and non-clinical staff, the community, and even patients by learning and integrating improved terminology.
This thought-provoking webinar addresses stigmatizing language used when talking about HIV, mental health, and substance use disorders and how this language perpetuates bias in the workplace.