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2nd Annual Transgender Medical Symposium2nd Annual Transgender Medical Symposium March, 16 & 17, 2012 (Friday & Saturday) 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (registration begins at 8:30 AM) Broward General Hospital – 2nd Floor (Conference Room 2181, 82, 83 Auditorium A,B,C) 1600 S. Andrews Avenue , Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Transgender Medical Symposium is FREE!  For licensed professionals there...

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Can We Put an End to the Gender Binary?Can We Put an End to the Gender Binary? The diversity of gender identities and expressions necessitates entirely new ways of thinking and talking about gender. By Genny Beemyn and Sue Rankin A college professor is asked by a female-bodied student after class to use gender-neutral pronouns when referring to “hir.” A student assigned male at birth takes...

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Hillary Clinton's LGBT Rights Speech to the UNHillary Clinton's LGBT Rights Speech to the UN Here's the speech everyone is talking about today. It's being heralded as a modern day "I Have a Dream" speech. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the United Nations in Geneva this morning and gave a speech about LGBT human rights in honor of the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Her...

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Deadly fire at transgender event; 14 eunuchs dead, 40 injuredDeadly fire at transgender event; 14 eunuchs dead,... New Delhi, Nov 20: At least 14 eunuchs were killed and 40 others injured when a major fire swept through a community hall in an east Delhi locality where a congregation of the trans gender community was taking place. The incident took place at around 7 PM when around 1000 eunuchs from across the capital had gathered...

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Meet Jazz: A Recent Guest on The Rosie ShowMeet Jazz: A Recent Guest on The Rosie Show Meet Jazz OWN viewers will meet a little girl whose courage will blow you away. Born a boy, Jazz says she always knew she was meant to be a girl. Get to know Jazz and her mom, Jeanette, and learn more about their inspiring journey of acceptance and what it really means to live your truth. For more info, visit transkidspurplerainbow.org

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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


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

  1. Heart Connections - Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
    www.dranagloriamora.com
  2. Transsexual Women’s Resources
    Anne Lawrence M.D, PhD.
    www.annelawrence.com
  3. Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals
    Henk Asscheman M.D. Louis J.G. Gooren M.D.
    www.transgendercare.com
  4. Ts Roadmap
    Andrea James
    www.tsroadmap.com
  5. Medical Therapy and Health maintenance for Transgender Men
    Dr. Gorton and Dr. Buth
    www.nickgorton.org
  6. Transgender Health and HIV
    http://www.thebodypro.com/content/art54537.html
  7. Positively Aware
    http://positivelyaware.com/2008/08_04/transgender_therapy_hiv.html

Print Resources

  1. Transgender Care: Recommended Guidelines, Practical Information, and Personal Accounts
    Gianna Israel, Donald Tarver M.D.
    Amazon
  2. Principals of Transgender Medicine and Surgery
    Randi Ettner, Stan Monstrey, Evan Eyler
    Amazon
  3. Guidelines for Transgender Care
    Walter Bockting, PhD.
    Amazon