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An important goal of all public health and health provider professionals is to work towards a society where all are afforded an opportunity to maximize health, wellness and longevity. An important element to advancing the health of the public is to understand how to better provide services in ways that motivate informed health choices and behaviors across demographics and that account for target-audience preferences. This is a panel discussion jointly sponsored by the APHA women’s and men’s health caucuses to advance the dialog and understanding regarding gender health issues and needs. This program will be a four-part moderated dialog between women and men health experts regarding health and wellness issues that impact both genders across the lifespan. Panelists with interact with each other and attendees in three structured dialog-sections on topics regarding: determinants of differential views attitudes and behaviors; factors impacting successful outreach for screening and care and; policy approaches within Healthy People 2020 to mitigate unintended access disparities.

Session Objectives: Describe dialogues that will lead to more effective approaches to gender-based health care. Identify perspectives on how best to develop health and wellness communications outreach and service delivery that meet the different needs and preferences with successful gender-appropriate approaches. Evaluate approaches to health policy legislation, regulation and access strategies that minimize development of unintended demographic disparities.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)