Learn how to create a safe and affirming healthcare environment for your LGBTQ+ patients and families. Includes ways to integrate gender-affirming healthcare practices every day to lower rates of adverse mental health outcomes, build self-esteem, and improve the overall quality of life for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
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PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - LGBTQ+ Basics for Clinicians (3.7 MB) | 35 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Important Notice to Florida Licensees (12.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Uchenna Lizmay Umeh, MD (aka “Dr. Lulu”) is a queer Nigerian-born pediatrician, mom of a transgender daughter, former Lt. Col., Disabled US Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, certified parent/life coach, corporate consultant and recently added “comedian” and “indie actress” to her echelon. She is the recipient of the 2021 San Antonio LGBT Chamber Youth Advocate of the Year Award, 2022 San Antonio Business Journal D.E.I award and was a 2023 finalist for the San Antonio NAWBO 2023 “Rising Star” Award and has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey. Her mission is youth suicide prevention, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ youth, particularly, Black gender-diverse youth and their families. The CEO of Dr. Lulu’s PRIDE Corner, an all-inclusive gender-affirming coaching & Consulting practice, Dr. Lulu speaks about intersectionality and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community and is the chief host of “Moms for Trans Kids Podcast”. Her focus these days is on helping communities affirm Black transgender children one family at a time. She is the bestselling author of 7 books including "How to Teach Your Children About Racism”.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Uchenna L Umeh maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Loyal Source and Border Patrol. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Umeh receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Uchenna L Umeh has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepepesi.com
I. Introduction to LGBTQ Youth Health Care
II. Understanding Stigma in Healthcare
III. Affirmative and Inclusive Care Practices
IV. Health Risks and Vulnerabilities
V. System-Level Considerations
VI. Implementing Change
VII. Conclusion and Future Directions
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