 A Hidden Health Crisis: Health Disparities facing the LGBT Community
Monday, June 28, 2021
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Register at mccr.events/LGBTQHealth Did you know that MCCR enforces Maryland's antidiscrimination laws with respect to the provision of Health Services? LGBTQ individuals face significant disparities in physical and mental health outcomes. Compared to their heterosexual counterparts, LGBTQ patients have higher rates of anal cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, obesity, substance abuse, cigarette smoking, and suicide. - There are many causes of the health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ people. These include:
- The minority status of LGBTQ+ people
- A lack of specific education and training for health care workers
- A lack of clinical research on LGBTQ+ health-related issues
- Restrictive health benefits
- Limited role models
- Fear due to stigma, discrimination, and institutional bias in the health care system
Please join us for a panel presentation featuring speakers from the Maryland Department of Health: Arif J. Griffin, PhD,MBA
Pronouns: He,Him,His
Senior Program Specialist
Minority Health and Health Disparities
Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Stephanie C. Slowly MSW, LCSW-C
Acting Chief of Staff
Director, Systems Management
Behavioral Health Administration
Maryland Department of Health Presented in partnership with Chase Brexton Health Care. |
