Events

What is culturally competent care and why is it essential for LGBTQ+ health? Host Jessica Halem leads a panel featuring Kellan Baker, PhD, Executive Director of the Whitman-Walker Institute; Gaurang Choksi, CEO and Founder of Violet; and researcher David (Hyunmin) Yu, MSN, RN, CRNP at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

LGBTQ+ family formation options are expanding, from surrogacy to IVF to adoption and more, but LGBTQ+ people still face many challenges.

Moderated by Jose Bauermeister, this panel will discuss how we can advance health equity in our society through intersectoral collaboration.

The School of Nursing will hold its first Summer Innovation Institute focused on Collaborative Design and Co-creation for Health Equity in person and on campus from June 26-30, 2023.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring loneliness and isolation an epidemic, linking it to serious health risks, including […]

Calling all Penn Students! Ready to navigate the professional world with confidence and pride? Join us on November 13th at 5:15 PM at […]

Ever wondered about entrepreneurship in the LGBTQ+ community? Join the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative and Venture Lab's Social Entrepreneurship Initiative for a panel discussion […]

LGBTQ+ communities have long known that health is more than a good doctor and a prescription pad. Being well requires safe environments, supportive caregivers, and a meaningful social circle. This communal knowledge is echoed today by the Surgeon General’s warning on how loneliness and social isolation derail our health.