Public Health is a "Drag": Innovating LGBTQ+ Public Health Initiatives

During this 1-hour webinar, participants explored the idea of drag queens as public health ambassadors, challenged the way they think about LGBTQ+ programming, and were encouraged to think outside the box by not overlooking the impact of Queer culture.

Dr. Zackarina Jenny-hoe covered several topics related to LGBTQ+ health including: current trends in public health, health disparities, barriers and solutions and the impact of drag-based models for public health outreach, education and engagement. Participants also learned more about how to apply evidence-based, community-health principles to LGBTQ+ public health initiatives in an effort to make programming more innovative, inclusive and accessible for Queer populations and develop action plans within a collaborative environment to begin implementing revolutionary LGBTQ+ public health programming and outreach in their local community.

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By the end of this presentation and discussion, the audience will be able to:

1. Describe current trends in public health, including health disparities, related to the LGBTQIA+ community.
2. Discuss barriers and solutions for Queer communities accessing mental health programming. 
3. Discuss the impact of drag-based modules for public health outreach, education, and engagement.
4. Apply evidence-based, community-health principles to LGBTQIA+ public health initiatives. 
5. Brainstorm and develop action plans within a collaborative environment to begin implementing revolutionary LGBTQIA+ public health programming and outreach in your local community.

Dr. Zackarina Jenny-hoe (not a doctor) is a Denver, CO based drag queen who sits right at the intersection of campy, Gen Z fun and public health activism. Through the art of drag, her goal is to spread messages around public health, Queer social justice and personal well being for LGBTQ+ communities around the globe using mixed methods including social media, drag shows, philanthropy events, academic conferences, research, film/television and more. From hosting traditional drag events and fun shows to running community-based health fairs, PrEP and HIV education sessions and speaking at national public health conferences, the ‘Doc’ can do it all! She fights for the LGBTQ+ community's health and wellbeing from local levels all the way through state and federal legislation. She holds a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and is a national board certified health and wellness coach. Zackarina continues her work out of drag as a harm reductionist leading innovative programming, outreach and education in addition to coordinating and instructing Colorado’s only LGBTQ+ specific Adult Mental Health First Aid course series. If you come to one of Dr. Zackarina's events or follow her on social media (@dr.zackarina), not only are you going to learn, grow and have fun, but you're also supporting on-the-ground public health activism to make a better future for our LGBTQ+ community. 

Dr. Zackarina is excited to facilitate a conversation around mobilizing the Queer community through the art of drag when it comes to various public health issues!