Episode 33 – The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ Children and Young Adults – Angela Goepferd, MD

Angela Kade Goepferd, MD, is the chief education officer and vice chief of staff at Children’s Minnesota. She is also the medical director for Children’s Minnesota’s Center for Gender Health and a practicing pediatrician.

In this episode of the Caring Greatly^TM podcast, Dr. Goepferd and I discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on LGBTQ+ children and young adults. We delve into the challenges of Pride month under quarantine, and the importance of affirming and celebrating the unique identities of LGBTQ+ kids. We also look at issues of intersectionality, and the importance of listening to all members of the community across lines of gender, sex, race, sexuality, language, and other identities.

Links Related to Dr. Goepferd’s Podcast

• Caring Greatly Podcast episode 8 - Inclusion and Equity in Medicine