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Advocating for Yourself in the Medical Industrial Complex

Advocating for Yourself in the Medical Industrial Complex


August 14, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 7:00 pm MDT

Event Audience:

This event is open to everyone

Event Organizer:

The University of Utah Health Transgender Health Program invites you to attend our monthly seminars open to the public. Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care.

Each of our seminars will take place virtually via Zoom until further notice. When you register, you will receive a link and password to join to your email address. However, you will need to download the Zoom platform prior to joining the seminar. It is free to sign up for Zoom. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as outlined by federal and state law. We also strive to create an inclusive, safe and respectful environment. If you need accommodations to participate in our seminars or have questions about our seminars, please email us at transgenderhealth@hsc.utah.edu.

Speaker: Ejay Jack, LCSW (he/him) social worker and owner of Groundswell Psychotherapy & Consulting, LLC

This seminar will cover the topic of advocating for yourself in the medical setting:

  • Preparing yourself and your “ask” within the medical setting
  • Balancing your, the provider’s, and the insurance company’s expectations to access medical care
  • How to articulate your boundaries and needs