June’s forum opened a topic many were unfamiliar with – the unmet needs of the transgender community in healthcare. The speakers were not only knowledgable but open, honest, and enlightening.
If you missed the forum, we’ll be posting the recording soon. Until then here is a copy of the presentation: ALL INCLUDES US.
Ways you can engage?
- Continue the conversation with your family and friends. (Check out these tips.)
- Get involved in organizations that promote equity and inclusion. Check out the Human Dignity Coalition, Central Oregon PFLAG, Out Central Oregon, Central, Oregon Trans Health Coalition, and others.
- Get connected – if you’re transgender and need support, reach out to the Central Oregon Trans Health Coalition on Facebook or at cotranshealth@gmail.com, or contact any of our speakers. Additional resources: Transgender Youth Resources- AVS and Adult Transgender Support Resource Info 2019
Want more information? Explore these additional resources:
- Abridged Gender and Sexuality Glossary
- Human Sexuality is Complicated (explainer video)
- Rob Landis’ YouTube channel
- OPB’s Think Out Loud, where Erin Rook talked with Dave Miller about the work happening in Central Oregon.
- Bend Planned Parenthood story on KBND
- Bend Bulletin story about the impact of removing gender from hospital ID bracelets at St. Charles.
Thank you to our participants:
Moderator Erin Rook, (OSU-Cascades), and Panelists: Dr. Rebecca Scrafford (St. Charles’ PEDAL clinic), Ellie Millan, PNP (Mosaic Medical), and Rob Landis.
Special thank you to the forum sponsors for helping create this important conversation!
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