Organized by the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Education & Research Center and the Los Angeles County Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Health Collaborative
The Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Health Collaborative, or LBWHC, was created by individuals concerned about health disparities for lesbian and bisexual women in Los Angeles County and is made up of individuals and organizations with experience advocating for the health and well-being of lesbians and bisexual women. Members represent health care facilities, government agencies, community organizations, and academic institutions.
This conference will feature a plenary session followed by three workshops. The workshops will focus on “Addressing Legal, Regulatory, Compliance and Policy Issues in Caring for Lesbian & Bisexual Women,” “Social Service Support & Community Based Agencies,” and “Trans Health: The Intersection with Traditional Women’s Health Services.” The conference will conclude with a luncheon panel discussing “Caring for Lesbian & Bisexual Women.”
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Time: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: California Endowment, 1000 N Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA
Registration: Register for the event on EventBrite
Speakers:
- Janet Pregler, MD- Director, Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center
- Kiera Pollock, MSW- Director of Senior Services, LA LGBT Center
- Dannie Cesena, MPH- Program Coordinator, CA LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
- Angie Magana, NP- Program Manager, LA LGBT Center
Co-sponsored by:
- UCLA Center for the Study of Women
- City of West Hollywood
- LA County Department of Public Health
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- LA LGBT Center
