Medical Resources
| The T-House Program Provides The Tools For You To Positively Care For Transgender Patients In A Culturally Sensitive Manner |
National and local research data on the transgender population indicates a dire need for culturally competent medical care providers. Common Issues this population faces are:
- High instances of HIV/AIDS
- Lack of adequate medical care
- Marginalization from general population
- Unemployment
- Survival sex work
- Drug addiction
- Mental health issues
- Low self esteem
- Homelessness
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Everyone Deserves Quality Health Care!
T-House offers at no cost transgender cultural competence training to you and your staff.
Call 954-467-4700 ext. 5604 to schedule training.
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| Transgender medicine is not a complex departure from your existing practice! The important aspects are cultural competence, an accepting environment, and willingness to work with a diverse population. Below are links written by doctors who understand transgender medicine. Get the knowledge and become “T” competent! |
Internet References
Heart Connections
Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
www.dranagloriamora.com
Transsexual Women’s Resources
Anne Lawrence M.D. PhD
www.annelawrence.com
Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals
Henk Asscheman M.D.
Louis J.G. Gooren M.D.
www.transgendercare.com
TS Roadmap
Andrea James
www.tsroadmap.com
Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men
Dr. Gorton and Dr. Buth
www.nickgorton.org
Transgender Health and HIV
http://www.thebodypro.com/content/art54537.html
Positively Aware
http://positivelyaware.com/2008/08_
04/transgender_therapy_hiv.html
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Print Resources
Transgender Care: Recommended Guidelines, Practical Information, and Personal Accounts
Gianna Israel, Donald Tarver M.D.
(click here)
Principals of Transgender Medicine and Surgery
Randi Ettner, Stan Monstrey, Evan Eyler
(click here)
Guidelines for Transgender Care
Walter Bockting PhD
(click here)
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The above identified providers are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Broward County
Health Department. They are listed merely as convenience to our transgender community.
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The Social Security and Disability
Resource Center
An informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants. The site’s author is a former disability examiner for the social security administration.
For more information visit ssdrc.com or for information specific to HIV/AIDS visit ssdrc.com/hiv.html
