Join us for a webinar introducing the passionate individuals behind OutCare Health. As we celebrate Pride, we also recognize the need for resilience and resistance amid growing political challenges to LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare access. Our team shares their personal journeys and discusses the vital work OutCare is doing to build a more inclusive and affirming healthcare system. From our nationwide OutList directory of LGBTQ+ affirming providers to mentorship initiatives, educational programs, and health equity training, OutCare is at the forefront of creating tangible, lasting change. In a time when LGBTQ+ individuals face increasing barriers to care and acceptance, this webinar is both a celebration and a call to action. Learn how OutCare stands strong in the face of adversity—empowering providers, supporting communities, and advocating for a future where everyone, regardless of identity, receives the care and respect they deserve. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, LGBTQ+ individual, or ally, this session offers an inspiring look at the strength, solidarity, and impact of our community.
Panelists include:
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Dustin Nowaskie (they/them) – OutCare Health President & Chief Medical Officer
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Rev. Jemm Merritt Feder (they/them) – OutCare Health Board Member & Peer Support Specialist
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Jillian Miranda (she/her) – OutCare Health Board Member & Treasurer
- 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
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the mission and vision of OutCare Health
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Describe how OutCare Health is working to promote health equity for LGBTQ+ communities, including its core initiatives such as the OutCare directory and educational programs.
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Recognize the importance of lived experience in healthcare education and training
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Explain why delivering LGBTQ+ affirming care requires input and leadership from individuals with lived and/or community experience.
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Identify current challenges in providing LGBTQ+ affirming care
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Discuss the socio-political barriers and systemic inequities that affect access to culturally competent healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Explore strategies to advocate for and implement inclusive practices in healthcare systems
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Examine approaches for empowering patients and reshaping traditional provider-patient power dynamics to center marginalized voices.
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Highlight the role of community and allyship in advancing LGBTQ+ health outcomes
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Analyze how community engagement and collaboration strengthen efforts to support LGBTQ+ individuals and counteract healthcare disparities.
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