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
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Lack of adequate medical care
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Marginalization from general population
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Unemployment
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Survival sex work
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Drug addiction
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Mental health issues
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Low self esteem
- Homelessness
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.
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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