In this talk from the 2021 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health conference, Julie Thompson, PA-C covers current research and considerations for primary care and preventive screening for transgender and gender-diverse people. The benefits of an integrated approach to gender-affirming care within primary care are highlighted.
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Pre-Conference – Health Disparities, Stigma and Terminology
In this talk from the 2021 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health conference, Dr. Reisner covers basic terminology and discusses health disparities and stigma that transgender and gender-diverse people face
Engaging the Families of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children | 2021
This publication engages pediatric primary care providers, mental health providers, health center administrators and support staff in learning how to actively engage families in the support of their transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children, with the aim of improving the health outcomes for TGD youth. Providers will learn best practices for serving the families of TGD youth, and strategies for successfully providing resources and referrals in response to a variety of family and patient needs and priorities.
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- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Behavioral Health Care for LGBTQIA+ People
This module discuses behavioral health disparities faced by LGBTQIA+ populations, and discusses evidence-based clinical practices in LGBTQIA+ behavioral health care.
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- Behavioral Health
Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 2: For Clinicians
This module builds off the Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health Part 1 by offering specific information for clinicians, including: effective communication with LGBTQIA+ patients, asking about sexual orientation and gender identity, and addressing health disparities through clinical care.
Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 2: For Non-Clinical Staff
This module builds upon Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 1 by offering specific information for non-clinical staff, including: effective communication with LGBTQIA+ patients and collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data.
Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 2: For Administrators
This module builds upon Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 1 by offering specific information for health care administrators, including: strategies for making health care settings more welcoming for LGBTQIA+ people, and collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data.
Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 1
This module provides an overview of LGBTQIA+ health terms, concepts, and disparities. We recommend that all learners start here.
Medical Care of Trans and Gender Diverse Adults
The Fenway Health Transgender Health Program (THP) produced these protocols for clinicians in primary care settings to best serve their Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) patients. The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and all people in our neighborhood and beyond. As part of that larger mission, the THP seeks to promote and support knowledgeable and comprehensive care to TGD persons in an environment that is comfortable, safe, and affirming.
Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
This module will guide learners through the basics of health care for transgender and gender diverse people. Participants will learn terminology, demographics and health disparities along with gender affirmation care and treatment.
