2023-2024 Upcoming Events

THEN Annual Conference for Transgender Health

February 24, 2024

Gainesville, Florida

(Registration Ends February 16th)

Join us on February 24, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida, for a groundbreaking in person conference hosted by the Transgender Health Education Network. This event is a must-attend for medical and mental health professionals dedicated to providing top-notch care for transgender individuals.

What to Expect:

  • Insightful Panels: Engage with subject matter experts and hear firsthand experiences from transgender individuals. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by this community.

  • Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community committed to improving transgender healthcare.

  • Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of food and beverages to keep you energized throughout the day.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that will enhance your practice and help you provide better care to transgender individuals. Secure your spot by joining the waitlist today! Together, we can make a positive difference in transgender healthcare.

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Trans Affirming Mental Health Care
Jennifer Evans PsyD, Ezra Stone LCSW, Brittany Rivers LMHC
As the legal landscape of transgender healthcare continues to move toward further restricting transgender people’s access to care, the available empirically supported, peer-reviewed research has increased. This presentation will increase attendees’ knowledge of how to provide transgender-affirming care and help reduce existing barriers to care.

Multidisciplinary Treatment of Gender Dysphoria in Gender Diverse Youth
Brittany Bruggeman, MD (Pediatric Endocrinology)
Current treatment paradigms of gender dysphoria in gender diverse youth will be discussed, including the role of multidisciplinary team members.

Overview of Genital Gender-Affirming Surgeries
Ross Everett, MD (Gender affirming Surgeon, Assistant Professor)
We will look at the various options for gender affirming surgeries of the genitals in order to improve provider understanding of current status of provision of care.

Voice Coaching, Care and Changes Amongst Gender Congruent Goals
Lauren Meffin, CCC/SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
Voice changes and vocal dysphoria are present within the transgender population, this presentation will address vocal dysphoria, vocal care, and the evidence based practices that can change the lives of transgender people.

Medical Evaluation and Treatment of Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
Michael Horseman, MD (Family Practice)
Medical care and hormonal treatment of transgender and gender diverse persons, a review. The presentation aims to improve patient care, facilitate better collaboration of care with other providers, and improve providers ability to provide affirming car to transgender and gender diverse patients.

A Conversation with Community Members
Facilitated by Carlos Hernandez, Ph.D.
This presentation will provide conference participants to hear from a panel of transgender/gender diverse community members, specifically on how they navigate the highs and lows of identifying, seeking, and maintaining transgender medical and mental health care.

The Legal Landscape for Transgender Healthcare
Simone Chriss, Esq
Civil rights attorney Simone Chriss will provide updates on the legal rights of transgender patients and providers of gender-affirming healthcare in the state of Florida, including the recent laws and rules impeding access to care and the status of the litigation challenging the bans and restrictions.