Tag: transgender

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!

International Transgender Day of Visibility is today, March 31! At NEPHTC, we are celebrating the accomplishments, talent, success, and resilience of the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility is also a time to raise awareness of trans rights and reflect on how we can make our communities more affirming for trans people. This message is especially crucial now, as the rights […]

Rescheduled: Transgender Public Health in Maine Through the Lens of Tobacco Use

Thursday, January 5, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Description: This presentation gives a detailed look at the current state of public health for transgender people in Maine. Topics of interest include experiences of sexual, domestic, family, and physical violence; suicide and mental health disparities; and barriers to healthcare access across specialties. This presentation […]

3/31 Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!

International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31, 2022! We are celebrating the accomplishments, talent, success, and resilience of the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility is also a time to raise awareness of trans rights and reflect on how we can make the public health workforce a more supportive environment for trans people. Check […]

1/21 Transgender Introductory Primer

Friday, January 21, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST Description: The Transgender Introductory Primer is ideal for a variety of professionals in the helping and health professions, particularly mental health, social service and medical providers. During this training, participants will learn basic terminology and theory, how to ask for pronouns, health disparities facing the transgender […]