Michael Palm Memorial Lecture: Inclusive and Affirming Medical Care for the Older Adult LGBTQI+ Community

From Stonewall to the HIV epidemic to current times, LGBTQI+ older adults have long faced discrimination and inequity in American healthcare settings.

Dr. Noelle Marie Javier, a leading voice for the LGBTQI+ community in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, joins Pride Care at the Jefferson Center for Healthy Aging's inaugural Michael Palm Memorial Lecture to highlight not only the strengths and challenges faced by members of this diverse group, but also to demonstrate a way forward.

She explores core concepts and principles of cultural humility and responsiveness relevant to LGBTQI+ older adults, helping participants build medical homes for members of this vulnerable community. Participants will leave the session with improved ability to provide affirming, inclusive care.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, July 3, 2025. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued.

1. Describe the epidemiologic landscape and the healthcare disparities impacting the older adult LGBTQI+ community.
2. Discuss fundamental constructs, concepts, and guiding principles in shaping the lens of cultural humility and responsiveness towards this vulnerable community.
3. Apply specific inclusive and affirming clinical and communication care strategies for this population.

Registration is free for this activity.

Zoom login information will be posted on the Content tab.

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 1.00 nursing contact hours.

Physicians Assistants:

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers: NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 1 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

Jefferson Alumni Hall
Eakins Lounge

1020 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Directions

Parking

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Michael H Danielewicz, MD
Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Noelle Marie C Javier, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jennifer G Bidey, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Medical Director-Jefferson Pride Care
Jefferson Health New Jersey
Haddonfield, NJ

Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Justin M Sullivan, PA-C
Physican Assistant
Jefferson Health
Haddonfield, NJ

PA Planner

Nothing to disclose

Lauren LaTourette, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Palliative Care Social Worker
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Social Worker Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, June 13, 2025

This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.