The UCLA Gender Health Program presents an up-to-date, comprehensive and in-depth compendium of gender-affirming medical care. This course will feature sessions on gender-sensitive cultural awareness, behavioral health care, primary care, and medical and surgical gender-affirming interventions. All topics will be presented by members of the integrated, multidisciplinary UCLA Gender Health Program, to help providers from varied disciplines care for this population in a sensitive and effective manner. For information and registration >
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The UCLA Gender Health Program offers:
Gender Identity Development and Medical Options for Transgender Youth
UCLA pediatrician/ internist Amy Weimer, MD and psychologist Jessica M. Bernacki, PhD discussed gender identity development in adolescents and children. The talk focused on how to care for youth whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth. They also discussed the impact of social transition and medical interventions. View the webinar >
UCLA Health received a Platinum eHealthcare Leadership Award at the 22nd Annual Healthcare Internet Conference for our UCLA Gender Health program website. This awards program recognizes the very best websites, digital communications, and business improvement initiatives of a wide range of healthcare organizations. More information >
UCLA Health is a leader in providing equitable and inclusive health care to LGBTQ patients and families, according to an analysis from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Hospitals are recognized for policies and practices that reflect equal and inclusive treatment of LGBTQ patients, families and employees. UCLA Newsroom >
