LGBTQ+ Basics for Clinicians: Caring for Children and Families

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Uchenna Lizmay Umeh Related seminars and products

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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 has employment relationships with Dr. Lulu’s Coaching & Consulting Lounge, The AFFIRM™ Healthcare Professionals Prescription Program, Atrium Health Navicent, Morehouse School of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She receives royalties as a published author. She is the chief podcast host of Moms for Trans Kids Project Dr. Umeh receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties 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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Target Audience

• Nurses
• NPs
• PAs
• MDs
• DOs
• PTs

Objectives

1. Utilize appropriate terminology when working with LGBTQ+ children and families.
2. Analyze health disparities experience by LGBTQ+ children and families.
3. Raise awareness of healthcare provider cultural competency.
4. Facilitate Inclusive and trust-building conversations with both children and their families.

Outline

I. Introduction to LGBTQ Youth Health Care

• Definition and demographics of LGBTQ youth
• Unique challenges faced by LGBTQ youth in healthcare environments

II. Understanding Stigma in Healthcare

• Interpersonal and structural stigma
• Impact on health outcomes and quality of care

III. Affirmative and Inclusive Care Practices

• Importance of affirming and inclusive care
• Key knowledge and skills for effective care provision

IV. Health Risks and Vulnerabilities

• Elevated risks among LGBTQ youth
• Addressing HIV, STIs, pregnancy, substance use disorders, mental health issues, bullying, and family rejection

V. System-Level Considerations

• Availability, accessibility, acceptability, and equity of services
• Examining clinic flow, administrative systems, and organizational functions

VI. Implementing Change

• Rapid solutions for individual providers and clinic staff
• Language and approach changes for immediate impact

VII. Conclusion and Future Directions

• Nowmportance of ongoing commitment to affirmative care
• Strategies for sustained improvement in healthcare environments