Meet the Johns Hopkins Medicine Pride Month Achievers Award recipients: Sage Magness, Graduate Student Experience Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Stephen Martin, M.D., Section Chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians; and Anthony Teano, M.L.A., Senior Administrative Coordinator, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, including finalist […]
A Reflection and a Thank You to Our Patients
Posted by | Center Updates & EventsThe Center for Transgender Health reflects on hitting a momentous benchmark: 2,500 patients have received gender affirming care since the center opened in 2017.
Informed Consent Model for Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Posted by | Patient Information & EducationAt the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health, the informed consent model offers a less burdensome experience for patients.
Gender Affirming Voice Therapy
Posted by | Patient Information & EducationAt the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health, we’re passionate about supporting people who are transgender as they develop their voices. Learn more about gender affirming voice therapy.
Observing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Posted by | In the NewsOn 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.
4 Tips for using Neo and Gender-Neutral Pronouns
Posted by | In the NewsThis 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 […]
For LGBTQ Patients, the Coronavirus Brings New Challenges
Posted by | Patient Information & EducationIn 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.
A Message to Members of Our Community Regarding COVID-19
Posted by | Center Updates & EventsLeadership from the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health shares a message regarding schedule disruptions and delays during COVID-19.
“Emerge”ing Insights into Health Care for Transgender Adolescents
Posted by | Patient Information & EducationRead 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.
Welcome from Chief Medical Director Devin O’Brien Coon
Posted by | Center Updates & EventsWelcome 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.