Join us for a community conversation in partnership with Sex Workers in Minneapolis (SWIM) on improving health for sex workers and engage with an expert panel who will share insights on:

• Barriers to care which undermine health and exacerbate existing disparities,
• Community-centered language providers can use to establish a safe clinical environment and work effectively with patients
  
• Relevant policies and legislation that can help reduce harm and improve outcomes, and
• How clinicians can engage in advocacy efforts to better support this community

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost
This event is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis ($0 - $50). Select your preferred donation amount through registration or contribute through our Donate page.

–Doors will open at 10am and program will begin at 10:15am–

*More event information and the agenda will be added as available

Panelists:

Sandy Bolton, Relationships Evolving Possibilities

Bobbi Gass, Red Door Clinic

Aegor Ray, Sex Workers in Minneapolis

Moderators:

Dee Fox, Sex Workers in Minneapolis

Ryan Kelly, Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity

Additional information:

• Light food and drink will be available ***Please bring your own coffee mug and/or water bottle.
• No cost registration available, donations to support this work are appreciated
• Parking available

Agenda: 

10-10:15 am: Registration and Coffee

10:15-10:20 am: Introduction and opening

10:20-10:30 am: Panelist Introductions

10:30-11:10 am: Myth Busting: Sex Work 101

11:10 am-11:50 am: Barriers to Healthcare and Affirming Care

11:50 am-12:00 pm: Break

12:00 pm-12:40 pm: Legal Approaches to Sex Work

12:40-1:20 pm: Q&A

1:20-1:30 pm Wrap-up and Evaluations

1:30-2 pm Networking and cleanup

All are welcome. This event is made possible from the support and engagement of our members. While you do not have to be a member to attend, we encourage you to join us. Our members are healthcare professionals and community members who advocate for health equity in all aspects of their professional, public, and private lives.

Learn more about our membership levels and sign up to join us here.

If you would prefer to donate to support our educational and advocacy efforts, you can do so here.

• Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and MN Doctors for Health Equity. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• CME Statement:

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.