Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

While national and statewide surveillance tools are not yet fully inclusive for LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ health remains at risk for not being discussed or prioritized. To address the specific health and wellness needs of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, and Research and Evaluation Group at Public Health Management Corperration admimister the PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment, a biennial survey, to collect this critical data. Thousands of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth have participated (2018 n=4,679; 2020 n=6,582; 2022 n=4,228).

This presentation will focus on findings from the 2022 assessment, delving into the mental health, substance use, and access to care experiences of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians in Northwestern Pennsylvania. By examining these experiences and their ties to social determinants of health, as well as resilience factors reported by assessment participants, attendees will be able to identify resources and strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians in their local communities.

Objectives

  • Describe at least 2 barriers to mental health care faced by LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians in Northwest PA
  • List 2 social determinants of health impacting mental health and substance use in the LGBTQ+ community
  • Identify community supports within their own communities that can be used to support resilience for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians in Northwest PA

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

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