Incarceration Should Not Exclude Gender Affirming Care

Did you know that Illinois was the second state in the US to accomplish a gender-affirming surgery for a transgender person in prison? When barriers limiting gender-affirming care for transgender people already exist plentiful on the outside, this process carries even more challenges, questions, and even litigation when considering individuals in prison. I speak with Dr. Lamenta Sweetie Conway, Deputy Chief of Medicine for the Illinois Department of Corrections, about her impactful work pioneering and advocating for the care of transgender individuals within the penal system as an ally and physician. In this final episode of season 1, join our discussion as we reflect on creating equitable healthcare for this marginalized group in our society.