Parents and Caregivers of Trans Youth Needed for Survey
You are invited to participate in a Survey of Parents or Caregivers of transgender or gender variant youth who are currently 25 years old or younger
Health Care Services
Lower Income Trans Health Concerns
Kyle Scanlon of The 519 in Toronto returns to the pages of Trans-Health with a very frank overview of the multiple health risks to which trans homeless people are exposed in “Lower Income Trans Health Concerns,” including social services and networks of support that don’t meet the needs of trans sex workers, homeless trans people, and those with addictions and serious, chronic illnesses.
Clinician, Heal Thyself (Or, It’s All Your Problem)
Like Bailey, James Cantor of the Clarke Institute in Toronto has developed a taxonomy of trans people that defies reality. Mistress Krista and Pandora report on a lecture by Cantor.
Feminist and Trans Critiques of Health and Health Care: An Introduction
What are feminist and transgender theorists saying about transgender health care? How can the theories be put into practice in guiding health care policies? Mistress Krista answers these and other questions.
Voices of Positive (Trans) Women: Interview with Tina Strang
Raverdyke and Mistress Krista interview Tina Strang over bubble tea and toast.
LGBTI Health Summit in Boulder, Colorado
The LGBTI Health Summit in Boulder, Colorado, this year brought providers and activists together to talk about the major issues affecting the health of our communities. Bobbi Williams was there, and also took part in the pre-Summit meetings on transgender health; she reports on the Boulder events in this issue.
Reiki for Trans People
Attune in to Reiki, a healing energy practice, from a trans perspective with the Reverend Leslie M. Bell, a Reiki Master. Learn about Reiki, as well as how to practice it on yourself and how to find a trans-friendly Reiki practitioner.
Timeline of Gender Identity Research
A timeline of selected works and events in the history of gender identity research.
Categorical Exclusions: Exploring Legal Responses to Health Care Discrimination Against Transsexuals
This article explores whether transsexual individuals are improperly denied health care and whether legal remedies are available to them in the US legal context.
Accessing Health Care
The health of trans people is a growing concern in the GLBT community. Justin’s article covers the health-related sessions at Transcending Boundaries, a bi and trans conference held last October in Connecticut.