Lessons Learned in Health Outbreaks Impacting Gay, Bisexual and MSM
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: 2022 saw two major health outbreaks, mpox and meningococcal disease, that disproportionately affected gay, bisexual and MSM. This webinar, presented by Dr. Kevin Ard, discusses the impact of these outbreaks on the community, the mitigation interventions utilized, and lessons learned for future outbreaks. This webinar provides insight on safe preparation for future emergencies and resource allocation for population health needs regarding quality, patient care, and safety.
Resource Details: This course is eligible for CME credit.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Access to Care, Immunization, Infectious Diseases, LGBTQIA+, Prevention.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.