Gender affirmation is the process an individual goes through when they begin to live as their authentic gender rather than that presumed at birth. This process can include all or any combination of social, medical, and legal affirmation. State legislatures, governors, and administrative agencies across the country are taking steps to eliminate access to gender affirming care and services. In this episode of OutTalk, we hear from a diverse array of guests as they offer unique perspectives on the importance of gender affirmation. Our guests cover why they believe gender affirmation is crucial to the well-being of gender diverse individuals and what gender affirmation may look like inside and outside of the healthcare setting. Panelists include Celeste Nagy, MD (she/her) – Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon; Liam C. Hein PhD, RN, FAAN (he/him) – Board Member & Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina; Julius Joi Johnson-Weaver, MD (he/they) – Founder and Lead Family Physician, Resolve MD Primary Care; and Tori Gleason, DC (she/her) – Clinical Analyst at LMH Health, OutCare Board Member, & Moderator.
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