This episode of Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity explores the importance of comprehensive, patient-first care for the gender diverse community. Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, a clinical researcher at GW Cancer Center, emphasizes the need to create inclusive environments, foster clinical diversity, and advocate for evidence-based medical practices to address disparities faced by transgender individuals. Despite recent progress in healthcare, transgender people have historically faced discrimination, with their identities being classified as “disordered” until recently.
Charlie Borowicz, program manager of trans and gender diverse health at Allegheny Health Network shares how the Center for Inclusion Health program works to provide quality care to underserved populations. This Managed Care Cast series highlights innovative programs within healthcare that combat existing disparities. The goal is to share resources and strategies for others seeking to address inequities in healthcare.
Previous episodes of Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity have covered topics like Immigrant Health and Urban Health Outreach. For more Pride Month episodes, interviews with organizations such as Garden State Equality, Lancaster Pride, Rutgers, Callen-Lorde, and We Are Family are available on platforms like iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Spotify. Charlie Borowicz discusses the importance of creating inclusive environments and fostering clinical diversity in order to provide high-quality care for transgender individuals. He also talks about the challenges faced by this community and how they can be addressed through evidence-based medical practices.
