LGBTQ+ Health Articles and Information

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Luca’s Story: Aligning With His Identity Through Gender-Affirming Surgery

July 19, 2022

Learn how gender-affirming top surgery at UPMC Passavant with Dr. Brodie Parent helped Luca align with his gender identity. Read More

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 4 Minute Read

Gender-Inclusive Care Is Available at UPMC Passavant

July 18, 2022

There can be biases in health care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read to learn how UPMC Passavant provides high quality, gender-inclusive care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Learn What Pride Month Means

June 20, 2022

Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read

Tips for Transitioning Later in Life

April 14, 2022

Transition can be difficult at any age, but may be more challenging for older adults. These tips can help you prepare. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 4 Minute Read

Too Old to Come Out? Coming Out Later in Life

April 13, 2022

No matter your age, it's never too late to come out. See these tips and resources to come out later in life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 7 Minute Read

What You Need to Know About Gender Affirming Care and Population Health: Q&A with Joy Gero

March 18, 2022

Joy Gero, PsyD, is director of Population Health and Improvement and program manager of LGBTQIA+ Health at UPMC. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 3 Minute Read

Gender-Affirming Care: What Is Top Surgery?

March 17, 2022

More transgender and nonbinary Americans are taking the next step in affirming their identity by seeking chest contouring surgery, or top surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 3 Minute Read

Preparing for Gender Affirming Surgery

March 11, 2022

Gender affirming surgery can be an exciting but also stressful aspect of your transition. here's what to expect and how to prepare for it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
Article - 3 Minute Read

What Is Gender-Affirming Surgery?

March 3, 2022

People may seek gender-affirming surgery when their gender identity doesn't match their sex assigned at birth. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness