2SLGBTQ+ Health: Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges

Overview

The Fasken Pride Network is pleased to present a conversation on 2SLGBTQ+ Health. As we approach the Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City Pride celebrations, please join us in this discussion with community leaders and medical professionals on 2SLGBTQ+ health perspectives and obstacles facing the community when accessing care and support.

Attendees can expect the discussion to include:

Defining healthcare for the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Realities and lived experiences for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who seek healthcare and medical support
Challenges facing the 2SLGBTQ+ community in accessing care
Legal perspective on 2SLGBTQ+ rights to care and issues pertaining to healthcare
Grass roots solutions to remove barriers and improve 2SLGBTQ+ health outcomes in the future

This session promises to be one in an important ongoing dialogue held each summer by Fasken Pride on 2SLGBTQ+ advancement and inclusion.

Panelists

Vincent Francoeur, Registered Psychotherapist (he/him)
Monica A. Ghabrial, Ph.D.,CIHR Postdoctoral Fellow | Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University (she/her)
Adrienne Smith, Transgender Human Rights Activist and Social Justice Lawyer (they/them)
Katherine Pollock, Partner | Chair of the Partnership Board, Fasken (she/her)
Shannon Snow, Associate, Fasken (she/her)

Agenda

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm ET / 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm PT Welcome Remarks, Webinar and Q&A

This event will be presented in both English and French.

Type

This event is only available via webinar

1.25^Hours Available Via Webinar

This programme contains 1.25 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “2SLGBTQ+ Health: Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges – June 9”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.