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Championing LGBTQ+ Healthcare in Mississippi

Season 1 Episode 5 | 8m 35s

In many parts of the Southern United States, it’s legal for doctors to deny services to LGBTQ+ people based on their religious beliefs. Meet a team of doctors in Jackson, Mississippi, who are determined to foster an environment where patients have access to the critical healthcare that they need.

Aired: 06/23/20
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