One Iowa LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Conference

Des Moines, IA US
September 26, 2026

Registration


Cost

  • General Admission: $125
  • General Admission - Non-Profit: $50
  • General Admission - Student and Community: $20
  • General Admission - Virtual Conference: $40
  • DMU Student Ticket: $0

REGISTER

If you have questions, please email Cecilia Martinez.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare clinicians.

Purpose

The One Iowa LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Conference is focused on navigating the interlocking systems of care for LGBTQ+ community members and the associated barriers. The conference focuses on the holistic health of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Midwest and creates a welcoming space for those engaged in LGBTQ+ health.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify issues that impact LGBTQ individuals within the scope of your work.
  2. Define and utilize best practices for LGBTQ inclusivity in a clinical setting.
  3. Acknowledge and analyze the regional legislative barriers to providing quality care.
  4. Review best practices and recommendations for meeting the needs of LGBTQ patients in a healthcare setting.

Agenda

All times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to change.

TimeSession
8:30 am

Registration

9:00 am

Welcome

Max Mowitz
Executive Director, One Iowa

9:10 am

Beyond the Diagnosis: The LGBTQIA+ Experience Across the Cancer Continuum

Shylah Dunn, PMP
Project Manager, The Cancer Network

10:30 am

Break

10:45 am

Breakout Session 1 

Pride and Prevention: Lived Experience, Suicide Prevention, and Substance Use in Queer Communities

Kalli-Ann Kennel
Mental Health and Wellness Education Manager, YSS

Rowan Huegerich
Mental Health and Wellness Education Coordinator, YSS

Barbara Cooper
Statewide Early Intervention Coordinator, YSS

Gender As My Adverb: A Journey through Human Growth and Development

Ryan Sallans, MA
International Speaker, Consultant, and Author, Ryan Sallans, Inc.

12:00 pmLunch + Networking
1:30 pm

Breakout Session 2

Gender Affirming Surgeries: And How To Actually Get Them

Mallory Heath, DNP, ARNP FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner, University of Iowa Health Care

OCD and Anxiety Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community: Risk Factors & Resiliency

Erika Meierding, PhD, LP
Provider, Anxiety and OCD Treatment Services

2:45 pmBreak
3:00 pm

Breakout Session 3

Spiritual Trauma, Abuse, & Mental Health of LGBTQ People

Lucas Pacha, MA, MDiv
Owner, Infinite Diversity LLC

LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Healthcare

Keenan Crow, MPP
Director of Policy and Advocacy, One Iowa

4:15 pm

Closing 

4:30 pm Adjourn

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 5.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 5.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
09/26/2026
Course expires: 
09/26/2026
Event starts: 
09/26/2026 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/26/2026 - 4:30pm CDT
Cost:
$125.00
Rating: 
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DMU32 Health and Business Complex
Olsen Center
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
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Accreditation Statements

  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 5.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and One Iowa. DMU designates this live activity for 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Nurses: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has determined that this activity meets the requirements for 5.0 contact hours as defined by the Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Administrative Code 481-619.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director determines the educational content and selects speakers. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Marlu Abarca - Planning Committee Member
  • Barbara Cooper - Speaker
  • Keenan Crow, MPP - Speaker
  • Shylah Dunn, PMP - Speaker
  • Mallory Heath, DNP, ARNP FNP-C - Speaker
  • Rowan Huegerich - Speaker
  • Kalli-Ann Kennel - Speaker
  • Jasper Mars, BASW - Planning Committee Member
  • Cecilia Martinez - Activity Director, Activity Coordinator, and Planning Committee Member
  • Erika Meierding, PhD, LP - Speaker
  • Max Mowitz - Activity Director, Planning Committee Member, and Speaker
  • Lucas Pacha, MA, MDiv - Speaker
  • Ryan Sallans, MA - Speaker
  • Paden Sheumaker - Planning Committee Member
  • Maddie Rocha Smith - Planning Committee Member
  • Lindsey Stubbs - Planning Committee Member

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 5.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 5.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$125.00
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Cost

  • General Admission: $125
  • General Admission - Non-Profit: $50
  • General Admission - Student and Community: $20
  • General Admission - Virtual Conference: $40
  • DMU Student Ticket: $0

REGISTER

If you have questions, please email Cecilia Martinez.