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NOAGE is hosting our second annual Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness on Saturday, May 16. While last year's symposium was focused specifically on issues related to aging, this year we will have a variety of speakers (healthcare professionals, community leaders, etc.) presenting on various topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness across the lifespan. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. This program was approved for 5.0 General contact hours of continuing education credit by the National Association of Social Workers - Louisiana Chapter as authorized by Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners. This workshop has been approved 2.75 CE clock hours including 1.75 Diagnosis by the Louisiana Counseling Association as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S.37:1101-1123). This event is sponsored by Avita Pharmacy, St. Thomas Community Health Center, and Gilead. (Lunchtime presentation by Gilead is not eligible for continuing education credit.) Program: 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and check-in 9:00 a.m. Body Image in the LGBTQ+ Community - Jim Meadows 9:50 a.m. LGBTQ+ Women’s Health and Wellness - Nikki Alexander-Tumblin 10:40 a.m. Table visits 11:00 a.m. LGBTQ+ Legal Issues - Laura Fine 11:50 p.m. Lunch and Gilead Presentation - Kieta Mutepfa 12:50 p.m. End Of Life Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community - Liz Dunnebacke & Laurie Dietrich 1:40 p.m. Emotional Health and Social Connections in the LGBTQ+ Community - Jim Meadows and Brian LaBella 2:30 p.m. Adjournment There will also be a variety of information tables related to various LGBTQ+ health/wellness topics.