Finn Schubert

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LGBTQ Health Equity Mantras

WORKFLOWS BEFORE RAINBOWS.
COMPASSION BEFORE COMPETENCE.
DON'T RAISE AWARENESS. CHANGE BEHAVIOR.
TOP OF MIND MEANS TOP OF BUDGET.
SET HIGH EXPECTATIONS. COMMIT TO THEM.
INVEST IN TRANS LEADERS.
PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO CHALLENGE YOU.
x PATIENT NAVIGATION IS HEALTH EQUITY IN ACTION. PAY FOR IT.
PAY GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY LEADERS.
LISTEN TO SEX WORKERS.
ASK: WHO CAN'T MAKE IT TO MY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD? WHY?
TEACH HISTORICAL CONTEXT.

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