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The transgendered face unique personal and healthcare challenges

Edward O'Brien

The transgendered have unique healthcare needs that can be challenging for both the patient and - in some cases - the physician.A first-of-its-kind-for-Montana health care conference, held recently in Missoula, drew over 100 participants from across the country. The Gender Expansion Conference included medical and mental health care professionals, transgendered individuals, their parents and advocates.

We must champion choices in healthcare above all else

The conference was sponsored by Missoula's Blue Mountain Clinic with assistance from the Pride Foundation and the Gender Expansion Project.

In this feature interview, Blue Mountain's Lynsey Bourke and conference participant Erin Armstrong, discuss the sometimes complicated health care - and personal -  issues facing the transgendered. First, Burke explains the difference between "sex" and "gender"

Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
edward.obrien@umt.edu.  
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