Let's Talk TransHealth: Webinar event, Jan. 17

Posted on Jan. 5, 2024, 4:05 p.m.

Dear RNAO members,

Middlesex-Elgin Chapter and the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group invite you to join us virtually as we explore the experience of transgender people in our healthcare system. The objectives of this webinar includes the following: 

  • To help nurses better understand the transgender community, 
  • To identify the hurdles they might face in healthcare, and 
  • To highlight helpful strategies/steps on working with members of this community
  • To discuss things that individuals can do on the micro, meso and macro levels that can improve the experience in healthcare settings

Speakers:

1. Shelley Evans, RN, PhD, President of Rainbow Nursing Interest Group, RNAO

2. Robert Alsberry, RN, Transhealth nurse, Centre Town Community Health Centre in Ottawa 

3. Robyn Hodgson RN, Transhealth nurse, London Intercommunity Health Centre

4. Tay McKenzie-Picot, Person of lived experience as a non-binary client of healthcare services 

This event will take place on Jan. 17, 2023 from 7–8 p.m. ET. Register now.