Thursday, February 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wilson Hall Auditorium
Event Type
Speaker
Contact
Abby Dean
540-568-8860
Organization
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Link
https://ems.jmu.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=868946
Viewpoints on Health with Dallas Michelle Ducar - Chief Executive Officer of Transhealth, Visionary Healthcare Leader
This presentation focuses on core principles of gender-affirming care as a model in healthcare. It discusses how this approach not only supports transgender and gender-diverse individuals but also serves as a blueprint for compassionate, personalized healthcare. The presentation will highlight the principles of affirming care, its impact on patient well-being, and its role in shaping future healthcare practices. A Question & Answer segment will follow, offering further exploration into this healthcare model.
About
the Speaker
Dallas Michelle Ducar
MSN, RN,D APRN, PMHNP-BC, CNL, FAAN
Dallas Ducar, as a Fellow of the
American Academy of Nursing, actively shapes health policy related to equity
ethics, and affirming care. She demonstrates her unwavering commitment as the
Co-Chair of the Primary Care Alliance, a member of the LGBTQI Federal Policy
Roundtable, and a fervent advocate for affirming care nationwide. Ducar brings
a wealth of expertise to her role in shaping the future of healthcare.
About Dallas Ducar - https://www.dallasducar.com/about
Accessibility
Information
Accessible parking spaces are located behind Wilson Hall (C-3). To access
parking enter from Main Street. JMU is a gated community. Press the blue/red
button and assistance will be provided to lift the gate so you may enter for
accessible parking at Wilson Hall. JMU Assessable parking map - https://www.jmu.edu/accessibility/accessible-parking-campus-map.pdf
Wheelchair and easier building access is
located through the rear of the building where stairs do not impede entry. The
walkway slopes to an accessible door entry to the breezeway between buildings.
To your right you will enter Wilson Hall. An elevator up to the first floor
auditorium is located here for your convenience.
ASL Interpretation will be provided for the event. Designated
seating is provided in the front of the auditorium.