Louisiana Heart Doctor Forced to Flee State Due to Discriminatory Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

A heart doctor in Louisiana is leaving the state due to what he calls "discriminatory" anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed by the legislature. Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, who has lived in Louisiana for 12 years, said that these laws have made him and his family feel unwelcome. He worked as a pediatric cardiologist and director of the pediatric heart transplant program, and his departure will leave a hole in medical care. Kleinmahon hopes his story highlights the impact of such laws on families and warns that the state may lose talent and skilled professionals if discriminatory laws continue.