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Jul 1, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Alex Dworak, Associate Medical Director at One World Community Health Centers, sheds light on the vital role of gender-affirming care for youth in Nebraska. He shares personal insights about navigating restrictive legislation and the implications for LGBTQ individuals. The conversation also touches on the Supreme Court's ruling on medical care for minors and the urgent need for advocacy. Meanwhile, the political landscape heats up as Senate Republicans scramble to pass a spending bill by the Fourth of July, intertwining healthcare and immigration controversies.
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Doctor's Fight for Trans Youth
- Dr. Alex Dworak shared his challenges treating trans youth in Nebraska under a restrictive gender-affirming care ban.
- He considered leaving Nebraska but chose to stay and fight for his patients who can't or won't leave.
Rejecting Trans Youth Harms Them
- The argument that gender-affirming care leads to regret assumes being trans is inherently bad.
- Denying care causes harm, with rejecting youth increasing suicide risk, opposing medical goals.
Support for LGBTQ in Red States
- People in red states feeling hopeless can find community and support from others who share their views.
- Many young medical professionals are eager to learn and provide inclusive gender-affirming care.