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Gender-Affirming Medical Care: Protecting the Physical and Mental Health of Trans and Gender-diverse Youth

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The AAMC Center for Health Justice will host policy and clinical care experts from The Whitman-Walker Institute and Transhealth to discuss the current landscape of anti-transgender legislation, learn the facts about gender- affirming medical care, and hear from health care professionals about providing this life-affirming care to patients.

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Apr 5, 2023 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Sara Mar, MPH

Policy Communications Coordinator @Whitman-Walker Institute

Sara Mar, MPH (they/them), is the policy communications coordinator at Whitman-Walker Institute based in Washington, DC. Sara supports state and federal legislative efforts to protect access to gender-affirming care, with a particular focus on leveraging evidence-based messaging to combat misinformation. Whitman-Walker is a community health system serving the greater Washington, DC area with special expertise in serving the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV.

Mel DeSilva, MA

Communications Lead @Transhealth

Mel DeSilva, MA (they/them), is the communications lead for Transhealth in Massachusetts and the parent of a trans child. In this role, they oversee communications and marketing, assist with advocacy, and co-lead the Providing Affirming Care for Trans Youth (PACT) Coalition with Sara Mar from Whitman-Walker. Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive health care center in Massachusetts that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families.

Drew Cronyn, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

Drew Cronyn, MD, FAAP (he/him), is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience and training in the care of transgender youth, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Drew served the Tucson community for years before moving to Massachusetts in 2021 to join Transhealth as their first pediatrician.

Aleah Nesteby, FNP-BC, MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner @Transhealth

Aleah Nesteby, FNP-BC, MSN (she/her), is a family nurse practitioner at Transhealth in Massachusetts who has over 15 years of experience in transgender health. She teaches and trains nurse practitioners,, physician assistants, and medical students/residents, and serves as a peer consultant for Transline, a national resource for providers.

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 5, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Gender-Affirming Medical Care: Protecting the Physical and Mental Health of Trans and Gender-diverse Youth Register in advance for this webinar: https://aamc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IckQkMkwSR-0aAjv0Xv6pw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Sara Mar, MPH (Policy Communications Coordinator @Whitman-Walker Institute) Sara Mar, MPH (they/them), is the policy communications coordinator at Whitman-Walker Institute based in Washington, DC. Sara supports state and federal legislative efforts to protect access to gender-affirming care, with a particular focus on leveraging evidence-based messaging to combat misinformation. Whitman-Walker is a community health system serving the greater Washington, DC area with special expertise in serving the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV. Mel DeSilva, MA (Communications Lead @Transhealth) Mel DeSilva, MA (they/them), is the communications lead for Transhealth in Massachusetts and the parent of a trans child. In this role, they oversee communications and marketing, assist with advocacy, and co-lead the Providing Affirming Care for Trans Youth (PACT) Coalition with Sara Mar from Whitman-Walker. Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive health care center in Massachusetts that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Drew Cronyn, MD, FAAP (Pediatrician ) Drew Cronyn, MD, FAAP (he/him), is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience and training in the care of transgender youth, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Drew served the Tucson community for years before moving to Massachusetts in 2021 to join Transhealth as their first pediatrician. Aleah Nesteby, FNP-BC, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner @Transhealth) Aleah Nesteby, FNP-BC, MSN (she/her), is a family nurse practitioner at Transhealth in Massachusetts who has over 15 years of experience in transgender health. She teaches and trains nurse practitioners,, physician assistants, and medical students/residents, and serves as a peer consultant for Transline, a national resource for providers.

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