Transgender people often experience prejudice when accessing healthcare services. Understanding the unique needs of our patients can help improve their healthcare experience. Their needs include transition-related or gender-affirming medical care designed to align physical characteristics with gender identity. Transgender individuals may also have unique health needs in reproductive care, gynecologic and urologic care, and mental health. By taking time to learn more about the transgender experience in health care, you can play a part in bettering the lives of others.
So as part of living our vision phrase, “To every patient, every time we will provide the care that we would want for our own loved ones,” tomorrow (Friday 11/18) at noon we will recognize the day with a special ceremony in the Civiletti Conference Center. Please click here to RSVP to attend in-person or virtually and/or to submit your ally pledge to support LGBTQIA+ equality and receive a ribbon of support from the Pride Committee.
I want to thank our Diversity & Inclusion Council for putting together this ceremony. I would also like to thank all the attendees who will take the time to join and to reflect on the lives we’ve lost to transphobia.
There are over 355,000 nurse practitioners nationwide who provide care to millions of Americans. November 13-19 marks National Nurse Practitioner Week, and it is a good opportunity to highlight the excellent Nurse Practitioners working in our hospital, in our physician practices, and in Gilchrist. Please join me in thanking them this week for their tireless efforts which often go unrecognized.
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