IHS Holds Teleconference Call to Address LGBT2S Health Issues

Content From: Indian Health ServicePublished: April 14, 20161 min read

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WHAT:


The Indian Health Service will hold a public teleconference call to seek broad input on efforts to advance and promote the health needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit communities. This is the first of a series of public teleconferences that will take place this year.

Themes that resulted from previous discussions included service and eligibility; clinical services; behavioral health; suicide; youth services; confidentiality and organization strategies.
WHEN:


Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 3 to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Join the meeting by calling the toll free phone number at 800-857-9744, followed by the participant passcode number, 3618057. Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting.

CONTACT:


Public Affairs Staff, Indian Health Service(301) 443-3593newsroom@ihs.gov