December 4, 2025 6:30 pm
Town Hall Seattle, Livestream (Hybrid)
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Carey Candrian
Healthcare can be challenging for anyone—but for older LGBTQ individuals, the barriers are often deeper and more complex. This engaging talk explores how thoughtful, inclusive communication can transform healthcare experiences, making every person feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Join us to learn how the words we choose and the ways we listen can foster trust, reduce disparities, and build a system that cares for everyone with dignity.
Registration opens September 10, 2025.
About the speaker
Carey Candrian
Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Director of the Dissemination Lab at the University of Colorado School of Medicine; Health and Aging Policy Fellow
Dr. Carey Candrian is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Director of the Science and Communication Lab at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also serves as a Health and Aging Policy Fellow with the U.S. House of Representatives, working on the Minority Staff of the Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health.
Dr. Candrian holds an MA in Organizational Communication and a PhD in Health Communication, both from the University of Colorado. Her work bridges research, policy, and storytelling to advance health equity, particularly for LGBTQ communities.
She is the creator of Eye to Eye: Portraits of Pride, Strength and Beauty, a powerful photo exhibit celebrating older LGBTQ women, and the director of the documentary Just Us: The Longing and Hope of LGBTQ People, which explores the lived experiences and resilience of LGBTQ individuals.
Sponsoring Departments: Department of Pediatrics, Disability Studies Program, School of Medicine, The Graduate School