September 9, 2026
2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT
Join us for this insightful webinar to better understand the impact of stigmatizing language in healthcare settings, particularly among women and nonbinary individuals living with HIV. Stigmatizing language can hinder healthcare engagement, exacerbate internalized stigma, and harm mental health. Despite ongoing advocacy efforts to use-person first and respectful, affirming language by community members and organizations like The Well Project, the harmful effects of stigmatizing language persist. Recent findings from The Well Project's web-based survey "Words Matter: The Impact of Language on Healthcare Experiences" reveal that a staggering 72% of respondents have encountered stigmatizing language from healthcare providers. This webinar will explore key survey findings that highlight the urgent need for change.
