OUT FOR LUNCH Program: "LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Upcoming OUT FOR LUNCH Program Come join us for our Out for Lunch series! Snack and drinks will be provided. All programs are accessible.

Thursday, November 8th,
LGBTQ Resource Center, Faunce 321, Noon – 1pm
Christine Tompkins, M.D., MPH Candidate

"LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Her talk is on her current research study regarding how well adolescent health care providers "screen" for sexual orientation and gender identity, and how well they know the unique health risks affecting sexual minorities.

Dr. Christine Tompkins is a general academic pediatric fellow, and practicing pediatrician at the outpatient clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska, and did her residency training at the University of Connecticut. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health at Brown.
Out for Lunch is a midday brown-bag discussion series at the LGBTQ Resource Center, providing a safe space for discussion and learning, about matters that concern all aspects of LGBTQA life.

For more information, contact LGBTQ Resource Center @ Faunce 321, Yumi_Aikawa@brown.edu, X3-3062.

The Advocacy Pizza Brigade Returns!

Hi Everyone,

I am pleased to announce the return of what has become a popular event. Please join us for a chance to mingle with other students and faculty and to learn more about ongoing health advocacy efforts at Brown.

When: Wednesday, November 14; 7-9 pm
Where: The house of Dr. Jody Rich;
21 Boylston Ave
Providence RI
tel 351-4996

***Please RSVP to margret_chang@brown.edu by Wednesday, November 7 if you're interested in attending***

Thanks, and I hope to see you all there!

Margret

Campaign School 2007 for Healthcare Professionals

Find out about "how to effect change by running for elective office or actively supporting those who do" this saturday Oct. 27th during a free (for students) daylong program hosted by the Rhode Island Medical Society. The daylong event includes such sessions as "message and media: finding your voice and knowing who hears it," or "state of the state of health care: a legislative roundtable," and the keynote speaker is Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. See the PDF below for more details! RSVP is by this wednesday, the 24th.

http://rimed.org/pdf/CampaignSchool2007.pdf

Also, check out the RIMS website for ongoing local information: www.rimed.org

Cheers,

Andy Brunner

New Mae Tao Clinic Website

The Mae Tao Clinic now has a new website and the ability to accept online donations!

Please check it out if you get a chance, www.maetaoclinic.org

Peace,

Annie Thacker, RN MPH Candidate (Anne_Thacker@brown.edu)