what you are doing saturday???
i'll be there working, come by & say hi & check it out:)
Queer Health Matters: A Health Fair for the LGBTTQ Communities
Saturday April 30th, 2005
519 Community Centre
519 Church Street
11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Come join us at this FREE event which will feature research presentations, workshops on new and emerging health issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender and queer (LGBTTQ) communities and various community groups sharing information about their health services.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE behind the cut
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Legal Issues for Parents, Rachel Epstein and Kelly Jordan
Kelly Jordan, a lawyer and lesbian mom, will provide an overview of where we're at in Canada and Ontario in regards to legal and policy issues related to queer parenting...with "on the ground" commentary from Rachel Epstein, coordinator of the LGBT Parenting Network at the Family Service Association of Toronto.
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
A) Dragging Our Butts: Smoking in LGBTT Communities, Michèle Clarke
Research shows that the smoking rate amongst the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities is significantly higher than the rest of the population. Why do we smoke so much and how can we address the smoking issue in our communities?
B) Suicide in LGBTT Communities, Rosemary Hardwick
This presentation will discuss the myths and facts about suicide in our LGBTT communities, the risk factors and the protective factors in suicide prevention, what works and what hinders with a suicidal friend or lovedone and the resources available for suicide intervention.
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
A) Trans Health Issues, Syrus Ware
What are the current needs of Trans people in Toronto in regards to health: HIV/AIDS, Hormones, Support, Advocacy, and Activism? This presentation will explore the health issues facing Toronto Trans communities, and develop action plans to help address these needs.
B) Lesbian Relationships Study, Salma Ackbar
In an effort to avoid stereotyping of all lesbian relationships as dysfunctionally fused, my research has emphasized a need to acknowledge the differences between healthy and unhealthy kinds of closeness in lesbian relationships. Although more recently these differences have been recognized, they have not been extensively studied. In addition, my research examined how particular developmental and social factors in women’s lives may have influenced them to engage in either predominantly positive or negative patterns of closeness with their lesbian partners.
2.00 - 3.00 PM
A) Transforming Couples: An Educational Workshop For Transpeople and Their Partners, Rupert Ra, M.A., Sherbourne Health Centre
In this presentation, we will identify some key issues for partners of transpeople and trans-identified partners, respectively and we will also discuss some psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions, strategies and supports and list some relevant resources.
B) Older LGBTT Health Issues, Dick Moore, Coordinator of the Older GLBT Programme at The 519 Church Street Community Centre
This interactive workshop will explore reality of aging in the GLBT communities. It will focus on health and social issues affecting older GLBT people. Participants will learn what services and programs are available locally and will learn about what needs to happen to ensure their later years are golden.
3.00 - 4.00 PM
A) Making Us Visible: Promoting Access to Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services for Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Cheryl Dobinson
“Making Us Visible” is an innovative health promotion project launched in September 2004 at Sherbourne Health Centre. This presentation will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the project as a whole, preview a new brochure on breast health for lesbian and bisexual women, and hear about upcoming breast health events. Specific information on breast health, risk factors for breast cancer, and breast screening will also be covered.
B) Top 10 Health Issues for Gay and Bi Men, Dr. Jamie Read
In 2002, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association surveyed their membership and released a list of 10 health care concerns men who have sex with men (MSM) should include in discussions with their physicians or other health care providers. Come hear what’s on the list and learn how to get the discussion started with your health care provider.
Queer Health Matters: A Health Fair for the LGBTTQ Communities
Saturday April 30th, 2005
519 Community Centre
519 Church Street
11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Come join us at this FREE event which will feature research presentations, workshops on new and emerging health issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender and queer (LGBTTQ) communities and various community groups sharing information about their health services.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE behind the cut
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Legal Issues for Parents, Rachel Epstein and Kelly Jordan
Kelly Jordan, a lawyer and lesbian mom, will provide an overview of where we're at in Canada and Ontario in regards to legal and policy issues related to queer parenting...with "on the ground" commentary from Rachel Epstein, coordinator of the LGBT Parenting Network at the Family Service Association of Toronto.
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
A) Dragging Our Butts: Smoking in LGBTT Communities, Michèle Clarke
Research shows that the smoking rate amongst the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities is significantly higher than the rest of the population. Why do we smoke so much and how can we address the smoking issue in our communities?
B) Suicide in LGBTT Communities, Rosemary Hardwick
This presentation will discuss the myths and facts about suicide in our LGBTT communities, the risk factors and the protective factors in suicide prevention, what works and what hinders with a suicidal friend or lovedone and the resources available for suicide intervention.
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
A) Trans Health Issues, Syrus Ware
What are the current needs of Trans people in Toronto in regards to health: HIV/AIDS, Hormones, Support, Advocacy, and Activism? This presentation will explore the health issues facing Toronto Trans communities, and develop action plans to help address these needs.
B) Lesbian Relationships Study, Salma Ackbar
In an effort to avoid stereotyping of all lesbian relationships as dysfunctionally fused, my research has emphasized a need to acknowledge the differences between healthy and unhealthy kinds of closeness in lesbian relationships. Although more recently these differences have been recognized, they have not been extensively studied. In addition, my research examined how particular developmental and social factors in women’s lives may have influenced them to engage in either predominantly positive or negative patterns of closeness with their lesbian partners.
2.00 - 3.00 PM
A) Transforming Couples: An Educational Workshop For Transpeople and Their Partners, Rupert Ra, M.A., Sherbourne Health Centre
In this presentation, we will identify some key issues for partners of transpeople and trans-identified partners, respectively and we will also discuss some psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions, strategies and supports and list some relevant resources.
B) Older LGBTT Health Issues, Dick Moore, Coordinator of the Older GLBT Programme at The 519 Church Street Community Centre
This interactive workshop will explore reality of aging in the GLBT communities. It will focus on health and social issues affecting older GLBT people. Participants will learn what services and programs are available locally and will learn about what needs to happen to ensure their later years are golden.
3.00 - 4.00 PM
A) Making Us Visible: Promoting Access to Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services for Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Cheryl Dobinson
“Making Us Visible” is an innovative health promotion project launched in September 2004 at Sherbourne Health Centre. This presentation will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the project as a whole, preview a new brochure on breast health for lesbian and bisexual women, and hear about upcoming breast health events. Specific information on breast health, risk factors for breast cancer, and breast screening will also be covered.
B) Top 10 Health Issues for Gay and Bi Men, Dr. Jamie Read
In 2002, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association surveyed their membership and released a list of 10 health care concerns men who have sex with men (MSM) should include in discussions with their physicians or other health care providers. Come hear what’s on the list and learn how to get the discussion started with your health care provider.