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Below are links to some articles about us. Topics covered in this episode include gender-affirming care, health equity, social determinants of health, mental health in the transgender community, culturally-competent care, mindfulness and meditation, telehealth expansion, pediatric transgender care, insurance barriers, and the recognition of transgender rights as civil rights.Ġ5:40 Overcoming gender dysphoria to realize “gender euphoria” as her truest selfĠ7:40 Using her “trans superpowers” to become a more resilient human beingĠ9:10 Dallas speaks about the period in her life when she was transitioning in Charlottesville, VAġ2:00 Recognizing the opportunity to address trans rights in the healthcare arenaġ4:50 Dallas explains the concept of gender-affirming care and how it is an example of patient-centeredness and compassionġ5:40 “ What is gender-affirming care? It is patient-centered, whole-person care that addresses every part of one’s life that intersects with gender.”ġ6:40 “ The simple truth and beauty of gender-affirming care is that it affords every human being the freedom to be who they are.”ġ7:10 Dallas explains the value-based care delivery model of Transhealth Northampton, the nation’s first independent comprehensive trans health care centerġ7:40 Gender-affirming care that delivers value (ex: improved behavioral health outcomes, less suicidality, more effective SUD treatment)ġ9:40 “Patients in a value-based gender-affirming care model have lower healthcare spending, higher patient satisfaction, and improved clinical outcomes.Transhealth Northampton is proud our meaningful coverage. As a nationally recognized leader in transgender health, Dallas is on a personal crusade to improve the quality of care for gender-diverse individuals. In her career, she has advised international research groups in best practices and has carried out community-based participatory action research programs dedicated to empowering gender-diverse voices in a community setting.
Prior to assuming the CEO position, Dallas served as the Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services at the Massachusetts General Hospital Transgender Health Program, where she worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide novel gender-affirming care. She combines this leadership experience with frontline clinical experience in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. In this role, Dallas brings experience constructing clinical, research, and education services in community-based, gender-affirming, healthcare systems. In this episode, you will learn about “The Truth and Beauty of Gender-Affirming Care” from a leading transgender health provider and value-based care thought leader.ĭallas Ducar is the founding CEO of Transhealth Northampton. Gender-affirming care offers a model for all of health care, one that is patient-centered and based on the human story.