Does not replace the need for a PCP for preventive care like annual physicals, health & cancer screenings, and management of other chronic health conditions.Often do not accept insurance (self-pay) and function in a membership/subscription-based service model.Will prescribe gender-affirming hormones whether you are starting or continuing.Providers are all vetted and experienced in trans/nonbinary health and you can count on a consistent, gender-affirming experience.Mosaic Comprehensive Care (Chapel Hill).Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (Winston Salem & Greensboro).Transgender Care for Adults 18+ in the Triad and Beyond Be mindful of your privacy and consider how much you are comfortable sharing on Facebook – some Facebook groups are moderated with the option of posting anonymously.Facebook) to seek out a referral from other community members. Seek a word-of-mouth recommendation – post on LGBTQ community groups (e.g.Ask to review the intake/new patient forms before your appointment – options for name, pronouns and gender identity are generally a good sign.Does this provider regularly work with or would I be one of the first?.Does your facility have gender neutral bathrooms?.Are your providers and staff trained in LGBTQ health?.Look for non-gendered and gender expansive language on the provider’s bio / website.Cross check the provider on multiple directories – if they are listed in more than one directory this is generally a good sign that they have made an effort to be visible to the LGBTQ+ community and are more likely to be vetted.WPATH certification is even better (though harder to find)! Look to see if the provider/surgeon is a WPATH member – this is especially important if you are taking hormones or seeking gender affirming surgery because membership in WPATH signals that they adhere to the standards of care for transgender/nonbinary health.Know your rights when it comes to healthcare:. ECU Sexual & Gender Diversity Committee.Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group.National LGBT Cancer Network Provider Databases.Wake Forest Safe Zone in Medicine Trained Providers.The following resources and directories can eliminate some of the guesswork and help you locate an affirming medical provider or surgeon. Resources compiled by North Star volunteer, Charley Cummings, June 2021 How to find an LGBTQ+ competent healthcare providerįinding a healthcare provider who you can trust and who also understands your health needs can be a challenge.
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