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Cultural Competence Seminar

June 8th, 2012

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hispanic Center of Excellence is hosting a free cultural competence seminar. University Medical Center of El Paso is a co-sponsor. The meeting objectives will be to discuss the importance of promoting diversity and cultural competence; identify strategies to overcome challenges that may arise when providing health care services to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population; employ strategies to provide care to veterans, military and their families; list the legal, business and clinical implications associated with providing culturally competent health care services; and more. This free event is a continuing medical education event for physicians.

When:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8

Where:  Rick & Ginger Francis Auditorium 1200, Medical Education Building, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, 5001 El Paso Drive

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More:  915-783-6204, Cynthia.ogaz@ttuhsc.edu