In healthcare settings, particularly in urgent care and emergency departments, patients who use drugs often face unique barriers to receiving timely, respectful, and effective care. Medical mistrust is a significant challenge, rooted in both personal experiences and broader systemic issues.

Join DC Engage, led by HealthHIV, on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:30pm Eastern for a webinar that will explore the complex relationship between people who use drugs and healthcare systems, examining the origins of mistrust, the impact on patient outcomes, and strategies to build trust and improve care delivery.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Explain the root causes of medical mistrust.
• Recognize the impact of medical mistrust on health outcomes.
• Describe the role of stigma in emergency department care.
• Identify strategies to build trust in emergency care settings.

About the Faculty
Mauda L. Monger, Ph.D., MPH, also known as “Dr. Diva,” is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Population Health in the Population Health Science Department and Director of the Center for HIV Education, Research, and Policy. She has a public health and educational background and 20 years of experience in community-based organizations, academic settings, and local, state, and federal government agencies.