The goal of this Fireside Chat with Loren Academic Services is to spark discussion between trans activists, healthcare providers, medical educators, and policymakers. The provision of healthcare for transgender individuals – particularly trans people of color – has a storied history of discrimination. Awareness of these issues is not enough; this Fireside seeks to identify ways that individuals and organizations can take action to address the current inequities in healthcare and generate meaningful change.

In the past week, the politicization of healthcare for trans people came to the forefront as the federal government announced that it plans to roll back healthcare protections for LGBTQIA Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act. The reversal of this policy opens avenues for healthcare providers to refuse to treat LGBTQIA patients. However, it is important to recognize that this announcement, and the awareness it has generated, only serve to legalize the discrimination that trans people already experience when seeking healthcare. It’s time to change this narrative.

*For those who do not feel comfortable participating in the conversation but want their voice to be heard, please reach out to Osun Mau to send your opinions or experiences. These can be read anonymously or paraphrased as part of the conversation.

This Chat is recommended for:
Trans Activists, Healthcare Providers, Medical Educators, Medical Students, Policymakers

To attend this Fireside at Five, fill out the form below and you will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot. Please note that this chat will begin at 5:00pm Mountain Time.