06.24.2020
Heart of Safety Coalition
Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ children and young adults – Angela Goepferd, MD
06.24.2020
Episode 33 | Duration: 17:16
Angela Kade Goepferd, MD, is the chief education officer and vice chief of staff at Children’s Minnesota. She is also the medical director for Children’s Minnesota’s Center for Gender Health and a practicing pediatrician.
In this episode, Dr. Goepferd discusses the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on LGBTQ+ children and young adults. The discussion delves into the challenges of Pride month under quarantine and the importance of affirming and celebrating the unique identities of LGBTQ+ kids. Issues of intersectionality are explored in the conversation, as well as the importance of listening to all members of the community across lines of gender, sex, race, sexuality, language, and other identities.
Links Related to Dr. Goepferd’s Podcast
- Caring Greatly™ Podcast episode 8 – Inclusion and Equity in Medicine
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