Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA)

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Saturday, 07. 4. 2009  –  Section: Featured, TransNews

Reform of the health care system is a key issue in our country and health care fairness is a high priority for Lambda Legal, too. People are most vulnerable when they are sick or have medical needs. That’s when every person needs good care and fairness — not extra barriers and obstacles to overcome. Lambda Legal helps LGBT people and people with ...

American Medical Association amends nondiscrimination policy to include gender identity

Tuesday, 07. 3. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

This past week, the American Medical Association amended their nondiscrimination policy to include "gender identity", providing a huge step forward in the language of inclusiveness in the medical field. The implications of this change can be far-reaching, as the policy protects not only medical professionals but also medical students and patients from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Read the policy ...

6th Annual Trans-health Conference in Philadelphia – 4/5-7

Saturday, 01. 6. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

Philadelphia' s 6th Annual Trans-health Conference (THC): Educate, Empower, Embrace April 5-7, 2007, marks another milestone of progress for the transgender community. A diverse group of transgender people and supporters will host the 6th Annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (THC) 2007: Educate, Empower, Embrace. Unlike other transgender conferences, which can cost anywhere from $90 to $300 a person to attend, THC's Community Days (our two primary conference days) remains completely free! The focus of this years unique conference—the only one ...

Kinsey Institute to Offer Limited Therapy Services

Wednesday, 12. 6. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

The Kinsey Institute has recently started providing sex therapy services at the Indiana University Health Center in Bloomington. These services are available to community members and IU students. The Institute's clinical hours are currently quite limited as they are only seeing clients on Monday mornings. However, during those hours, Zoe Peterson, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, is available to treat individuals or couples with a variety of sexual and gender concerns (e.g., sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsivity, sexual assault/abuse sequelae, gender dysphoria, ...

20th International Symposium Addresses Transgender Health

Thursday, 10. 5. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

First, the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA) has changed its name to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).  WPATH is an organization of scientific, medical, legal, and other professionals around the world who focus on transgender research, education, and standards of care.WPATH is currently calling for papers for its upcoming 20th International Symposium which will be held in Chicago, IL, from September 5-9, 2007.WPATH's Symposium will focus on the old and new ...

Kodak expands health care coverage to include TS benefits

Saturday, 08. 26. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

Kodak, a US Fortune 500 company, has announced that it is expanding its health care coverage to include transition procedures including hormones and surgeries for employees. This new policy affects all procedures accuring after July 1, 2006 for employees on the self-insure plan. Visit the Gay Alliance website to read the whole story.

New FREE e-book on FTM Health Maintenance

Saturday, 06. 17. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

There's a new FREE e-book that is an absolutely fantastic "user manual" for FTMs. Covers basic endocrinology, hormone therapies, care risks and benefits, surgical treatments, and other health issues for trans men. The book is called: Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers Download it for free from: http://www.nickgorton.org/