Affirm

A Blog from the Center for Transgender Health

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Observing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | In the News

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we not only remember and honor the people we have lost, but we also stand in solidarity with our transgender and gender-diverse family around the world.

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Nov 18, 2020 No comments

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4 Tips for using Neo and Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | In the News

This excerpt is from a post written by Nat Mulkey, originally published on Closler blog.  Genderqueer and non-binary individuals aren’t a new phenomenon and neither are gender-neutral pronouns. Though the singular use of they/them has entered the dictionary only recently, it’s been used colloquially for many years. But they/them isn’t the only gender-neutral pronoun out there. A few […]

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Sep 29, 2020 No comments

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For LGBTQ Patients, the Coronavirus Brings New Challenges

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | Patient Information & Education

In a Q&A, Johns Hopkins nurse practitioner Jill Crank discusses how the new coronavirus is changing care for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. “Even before this pandemic, their ability to access safe, affirming care was difficult,” she says.

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Apr 20, 2020 No comments

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A Message to Members of Our Community Regarding COVID-19

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | Center Updates & Events

Leadership from the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health shares a message regarding schedule disruptions and delays during COVID-19.

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Apr 7, 2020 No comments

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“Emerge”ing Insights into Health Care for Transgender Adolescents

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | Patient Information & Education

Read about the adolescent medicine team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, which is working with transgender and nonbinary adolescents and learning their perspectives on improving mental health among transgender and nonbinary youth.

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Apr 1, 2020 No comments

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Welcome from Chief Medical Director Devin O’Brien Coon

Posted by Center for Transgender Health | Center Updates & Events

Welcome to the Center for Transgender Health’s new blog, Affirm. When we first opened our doors three years ago, we never imagined how many wonderful people we would have the opportunity to meet in so short a time.

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Mar 31, 2020 No comments

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