HEALTH

LGBT & HIV/AIDS health conference.

Equitas Health’s Institute for LGBTQ Health Equity will host its second annual conference bringing together 550 activists, academics, community members, health and social service professionals to address health disparities affecting the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS community. The conference will take place at The Ohio State University – Fawcett Center October 19th – 20th. This year’s theme will be “Health Across the Lifespan” with sessions focusing on: Mental and Behavioral Health Access to Care Cultural Competency/Humility Advocacy and Community Engagement Clinical/Medical

GayARP

What will healthcare look like for the aging LGBT population?

I am often concerned when I think about what my “world” will look like in 20 years. You should know that “my world,” as it is, consists of aging gay, lesbian and transgender Americans. I am one of many “out and proud” gay physicians in our great country. It is my vocation to help my patients age the best way they can.