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LGBT youth: Affirmation in your practice

LIVE Twitter Chat: Wednesday, April 3, 6 pm-7 pm EST


 

Join us Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 6:00 pm EST, for a Twitter discussion on caring for LGBT youth. Two pediatricians that are passionate about the LGBT community and children will be joining the conversation: Dr. Gayathri Chelvakumar and Dr. Gerald T. Montano .

Questions will include:

  • How do people become aware they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender?
  • How can we address specific health concerns of LGBT youth?
  • How can we make our practices a safe space for LGBT youth?
  • What is gender dysphoria, and how is it treated?

LGBT Youth Consult, by Dr. Gayathri Chelvakumar

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