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Transhealth. Transhealth, Inc. is an American independent and comprehensive trans healthcare center that services trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Transhealth was founded in Western Massachusetts in 2021 to provide clinical care, research, advocacy, and education related to gender-affirming healthcare. [2] [3]
v. t. e. The Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People ( SOC) is an international clinical protocol by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) outlining the recommended assessment and treatment for transgender and gender-diverse individuals across the lifespan including social, hormonal ...
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health ( WPATH ), formerly the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association ( HBIGDA ), is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity and gender dysphoria, and creating standardized treatment for transgender and gender variant people.
Trans people face unique challenges when seeking healthcare. Check out KB's tips on how medical professionals can better respect trans patients, and create more trans-friendly practices.
Benefits of care. Gender-affirming healthcare improves the mental health and overall well-being of gender-diverse people. “It is important to realize that gender-affirming care is lifesaving ...
To learn more: Do an internet search. Type in “trans-friendly doctor near me” and see what pops up. Look for big and small signs of support. For instance, “If this doctor says he’s a ...
Takeaway. Learn more. Illustration by Joules Garcia. Gender affirming care (GAC) refers to any combination of social, legal, and medical measures that help people feel happy, healthy, and safe in ...
The Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (formerly Philadelphia Trans Health Conference) is an annual conference related to transgender health and wellness for transgender people, advocates, and healthcare providers. It is run by the Mazzoni Center and is the largest free trans-focused conference in the world. [1]