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Carrying the Torch: Honoring Legacies, Driving Progress
The 2024 Transforming Care Conference theme, “Carrying the Torch,” honors the courage, strength, and activism that grew out of the early years of the AIDS crisis. It celebrates those groups that rose up from the grassroots to meet the needs of people living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Columbus AIDS Task Force, David’s House of Compassion, Dayton Area AIDS Task Force, Metropolitan Residential Services, Ohio AIDS Coalition, and many others passed the torch to Equitas Health. Their care and solidarity still guide and inspire our work to end HIV/AIDS and provide affirming care for all.
“Carrying the Torch” captures the essence of the 9th annual Transforming Care Conference. Through dynamic workshops and programs, our theme invites us to look closely at the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activism – past, present, and future. We will explore the intersections of identity, health, and social justice, keeping in mind the struggles and triumphs of our communities. Our theme reminds us that our work is not done. New challenges rise up each day as state legislatures seek to limit or deny access to lifesaving care for trans and gender-nonconforming people, women, and others.
We come to TCC as doctors, nurses, social workers, activists, researchers, and community members ready to learn and to act. Together, we carry the torch of hope, strength, and activism that has lighted our path for 40 years.
Join us on October 10 as we celebrate our past and work for a future where all voices are heard, each life is valued, and the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities can thrive.
2024 Transforming care conference
About
Join us on October 10th for Transforming Care 2024! In-Person or Virtual.
The annual Transforming Care Conference brings together healthcare providers, researchers, activists, and community members who share a commitment to LGBTQ+ and HIV health equity. Hosted by the Equitas Health Institute, TCC inspires action-focused conversations about the issues that matter most to our communities. With both in-person and virtual attendance options, the conference unites a vibrant mix of attendees and presenters who elevate each other’s voices and lived experiences.
2024 Transforming Care Conference
AWARDS
The 2024 Transforming Care Awards honor people who have made exceptional contributions to the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ and/or HIV communities. Since 2016, we have been proud to offer this recognition to outstanding leaders
in our community.
This year’s award categories:
Trailblazing Community Advocate
This award recognizes a community advocate – including activists, community organizers, volunteers, etc. – who has had a lengthy tenure passionately advocating for the LGBTQ+ and/or HIV communities, and who has practiced radical inclusivity to help community members overcome racial, economic, ability, and/or language barriers.
Emerging Leader
This award recognizes a young and/or emerging healthcare provider, professional, student, or activist who has already made a significant positive and intersectional impact in the field of LGBTQ+ and/or HIV health
and wellness.
Whole Person Health Care Champion
This award recognizes a provider of health & wellness services and/or a patient advocate who has helped patients overcome racial, economic, ability, and/or language barriers to care and/or provided radically inclusive
LGBTQ+ and/or HIV/AIDS healthcare.
Award submissions will be accepted starting later this summer.
2024 Tranforming Care Conference
TICKET INFO + REGISTRATION
Coming Soon!
Information for in-person tickets:
In-person attendees will receive all-day access to all conference activities, including keynote and breakout sessions, at the Fawcett Center. Includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and a chance to win raffle prizes. (DISCLAIMER: By attending Transforming Care, you consent to have photographs and video material recorded of you.)
Information for virtual tickets:
Virtual attendees will receive access to select livestreamed conference activities through the Whova app, including the keynote address, award ceremony, and select breakout sessions. Livestreaming will be provided by a professional A/V production company. Recordings of livestreamed events other than the keynote will be accessible for 7 days after the event.
ASL interpretation available for all livestreamed and select in-person sessions.
2023 Transforming Care conference
Chase Strangio
2023 Keynote Speaker
The Equitas Health Institute Welcomes Renowned Transgender Rights Advocate Chase Strangio as the Keynote Speaker of the 2023 Transforming Care Conference: Joy & Resilience
We’re excited to present Chase Strangio (he, him), ACLU’s Deputy Director for Transgender Justice and a prominent figure in transgender rights, as our keynote speaker at the 2023 Transforming Care Conference. Noted for his legal victories and influential media appearances, Strangio’s work has made him one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2020. Join us as Strangio discusses the current challenges to trans rights and health, emphasizing joy and resilience, and partakes in a roundtable discussion with Ohio’s trans leaders.
