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Article - 8 Minute Read
What You Need to Know About Gender Affirming Care and Population Health: Q&A with Joy Gero
Joy Gero, PsyD, is director of Population Health and Improvement and program manager of LGBTQIA+ Health at UPMC. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Gender-Affirming Care: What Is Top Surgery?
More transgender and nonbinary Americans are taking the next step in affirming their identity by seeking chest contouring surgery, or top surgery. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Preparing for Gender Affirming Surgery
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
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Gender-Affirming Surgery?
People may seek gender-affirming surgery when their gender identity doesn't match their sex assigned at birth. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Gender-Affirming Care?
Gender-affirming health care can include surgery, hormone therapy, mental health care, and other medical services. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
UPMC Resources for Older LGBTQIA+ People
Older LGBTQ people have different health care needs as they age and need to be able to find resources and support for LGBTQ seniors. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 18 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Suicide Prevention Among LGBTQIA+ Teens
Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Medical Director of UPMC LGBTQ+ Health, discusses ways you can help LGBTQ teens in need of suicide prevention. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Is Gender Dysphoria? Symptoms and How to Help
Understanding gender dysphoria can help you find the health care you need or help you support a loved one. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 15 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Support Someone Who’s Coming Out
Dr. Joy Gero talks about what you should and should not say when someone comes out to you, as well as other ways to be a good ally. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast