Advancing Health Equity: LGBTQ+ Health
The MATTER Health Podcast
<p>People who belong to the LGBTQ+ community experience a number of health disparities, including a lack of access to culturally competent care and worse health outcomes. Join <b>Kate Steinle, chief clinical officer of FOLX Health</b> — the first digital healthcare provider designed by and for the medical needs of the LGBTQ+ community — and <b>Brian Richardson, CEO of StartOut</b> — a national nonprofit organization empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs — as they discuss the health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and tactical steps we can take to make healthcare more inclusive.<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='https://www.folxhealth.com/'>FOLX Health</a>.<br/>Learn more about <a href='https://startout.org/'>StartOut</a>.<br/><br/><b>About </b><b><em>Advancing Health Equity</em></b><b><br/></b>MATTER’s <em>Advancing Health Equity </em>podcast series focuses on unpacking the complexities of health inequities impacting the healthcare system and the health and well-being of individuals and their communities. These 20-30 minute interview-style sessions are meant to take quick dives into critical areas of health equity and answer questions like:</p><ul><li>What does health equity mean today?</li><li>Where do current gaps exist in the various areas of healthcare?</li><li>Where do we see intersections in care?</li><li>How can technology and innovation be leveraged strategically to positively make a change?</li></ul><p><br/>For more information, visit <a href='https://matter.health/'>matter.health</a> and follow us on social:</p> <p><b>LinkedIn </b><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/matter-chicago'>@MATTER</a><br/><b>Twitter</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/MATTERhealth'>@MATTERhealth</a><br/><b>Instagram </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/matterhealth/'>@matterhealth</a></p>