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Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: What is telemedicine?  How does it work?  What is MyChart and how do I use it? What is MyChart?  How can I best communicate with my primary care physician or other health care providers?  Is it safe and confidential to see my provider by video?  Learn more about the new world of healthcare in the age of COVID-19. Presenter: Ann Brooks, RN Ann Brooks has been a nurse for the last 20 years . Throughout her years of experience, she has worked in neonatal ICU , home care, and most recently, primary care. Brooks joined the Inclusion Health Clinic at Froedtert in  January, 2020. She has been married to her husband for 19 years and has 3 kids -- 2 daughter who are 18 and 16, and […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: Accessing food and other basic necessities during COVID-19 Need help getting food or other essential items? There are many options to help in the Greater Milwaukee area. Check out what’s available for either yourself or others you may help. Presenter:  Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns) Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently assists survivors of violence through individual […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: A lively discussion about current topics in mental health during a time of a pandemic, focusing on the impact of transitions in life and treatment options.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99572051216 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 995 7205 1216   Presenter: Dr. Israel Labao, MD, MPH i Dr. Israel Labao, MD, MPH is a third year psychiatry resident at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is an American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Scholar. He has strong interest in treating those going through their milestones and transitions in life, as well as coping with anxiety and depression.   . About ASK events: ASK the Expert events are open periods of regularly scheduled time (Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm and Saturdays […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: Staying true to yourself while staying safe: Gender expression in the age of COVID-19 In our world of social distancing, face masks, working from home, and other shifts in our day-to-day lives, trans and non-binary people are often struggling with how to stay safe AND how to continue to present our gender in ways that feel true and affirming.  Are you worried that wearing a face mask will change how people perceive your gender?  (Wonder about how to get lipstick off of your cloth mask?!)  Are you concerned about your gender expression if you need to stop binding for a while to give your lungs a bit more breathing room?  We’ll talk about how gender cues might shift and how our gender expression may morph as we […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: "My job is considered essential -- how can i stay safer?" Not everyone is working from home or unemployed.  It is not always clear what needs to be done to stay safe(r) while working with others, which may include not being able to adhere to social distancing recommendations.  Learn how to minimize your risk and learn strategies to stay as healthy as possible. Presenters: Andrew Petroll, MD, MS., and Ann Brooks, RN Andrew Petroll, MD, MS Dr. Petroll is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  He is an Infectious Disease specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of the Froedtert & MCW Inclusion Health Clinic, an outpatient clinic designed to provide affirming and excellent care to the LGBTQ community. Ann Brooks, RN Ann […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for an opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals serving the trans/non-binary community. Topic: Low or no health insurance?  You still deserve healthcare! We all deserve physical and mental health care.  This session will explore getting the care you need with or without insurance.  We’ll  discuss how to access affordable health insurance (possibly at no cost to you).  We’ll share where you can seek care without insurance, and how to navigate systems that often seem to prioritize payment over people.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/98008372867 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099 +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 980 0837 2867   Presenters:  Joanna Woodbury and Carolyn Wesolowski Joanna Woodbury Joanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007.  She serves as the Social Services Program Manager overseeing social work, mental health […]