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In just under one week, the 3rd National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Health Summit will convene in Philadelphia. Beginning on Wednesday, March 14th and continuing through Sunday, March 18th, the Double Tree Hotel in Center City Philadelphia will be the site of over 120 workshops, panels and lectures on various LGBTI health issues. Hundreds of health care professionals, academics, activists, community members, and their allies are already registered, poised to share cutting-edge information and develop strategies to better serve the health and wellness of the nation’s LGBTI communities.
This year’s theme, Beyond Boundaries: A Blueprint for LGBTI Healthcare Equality, is a call to all LGBTI communities across the country to come together to develop a long-term strategic plan for LGBTI health and wellness. The summit’s leadership team includes key figures from national LGBTI advocacy groups; local LGBTI health centers such as summit host Mazzoni Center; the City of Philadelphia; researchers and educators from institutes and universities, such as summit co-host Drexel University’s School of Public Health; issue-oriented, community organizations such as the Black Gay Men's Leadership Council, health care practitioners, and more.
Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, will prove a fitting venue as our collective “family” gathers for this important work. Nestled in the heart of Philly's arts and culture center, the Doubletree Hotel will will be the breeding ground for new ideas and new resolve to build stronger, healthier and more vibrant LGBTI communities.
But rest assured, there are ample things to keep you busy once the day's important work is done. Philadelphia is bursting with great restaurants, shopping, theatre and music, all within walking distance of the hotel.
Click here to download the Summit's Electronic Brochure and feel free to pass it on to your friends and colleagues who share an interest in this mission. See you NEXT WEEK in Philly!
