This event is presented by the Alliance for Healthier Communities
We live in a gender-diverse world and youth are no different. From a healthcare perspective, providing gender-affirming care is not a choice; it is essential for all people. Many primary care teams feel that they lack the expertise or knowledge to perform gender-affirming care, but most of the services that 2SLGBTQIA+ youth need to access are primary care services. Gender-affirming care can be freely provided to all youth safely with the right tools. This is the message our guest, Dr. Ian Johnston, Consulting Pediatrician at Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre, wants all primary care providers to hear. Gender-affirming care for youth is safe and routine primary care, and they can be providing it, too.
Join us for the first 2026 Lunch & Learn from the Alliance’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee where you will hear from a physician on the ground who provides gender-inclusive care to youth. During this hour-long session, you will hear highlights of the clinic, details on the types of patients seeking care, and why Dr. Johnston believes everyone can provide gender-inclusive care. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions after the presentation.