health education series
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium is conducting it’s first healthcare educational series. We invite you to view and explore the different speakers presenting on various topics that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
October’s Health Education Series
Want to learn more about Neurodivergent Affirming Care Practices? On October 28th at 12pm, the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium will host Amy Duffy who will be discussing therapy practices for Autistic Individuals.
Gender Affirming Hormones
Dr. Chris Palazzo is a primary care physician at Corewell Health's Campustowne Clinic who specializes in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Palazzo discussed gender-affirming hormone therapy with us in this inaugural Health Education Series Event.
Gender Affirming Voice Modifications
Tami Teshima (M.A., CCC/SLP) is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in gender affirming voice therapy. Tami visually demonstrates how voices can be modified through gender-affirming voice therapy.
Trauma Informed care
Brittani Decess (MA, LPC) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Paul Krauss (MA, LPC) is a Private Practice Psychotherapist. Both specialize in Trauma Informed Care and LGBTQ+ specific counseling. In this webinar, they address what Trauma Informed Care is and is not. Learn more about Trauma Informed Care here: healthforlifegr.com/trauma-informed-counseling-center
Gender Affirming Hysterectomies
Dr. Suzanne West (MD) specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. West talks about the process for obtaining a hysterectomy and what the procedure looks like.
PrEP toolkit
Dr. Jay Knight discusses how our PrEP Toolkit empowers both community members and healthcare professionals in HIV prevention.
Intersex Healthcare experiences
Jackie Green shares her firsthand experience as an Intersex individual navigating healthcare. Gain insights as a healthcare professional or community member for tips and resources to better support the intersex community.
Family Planning
Dr. Suruchi Thakore specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, shares her insights about family planning and considerations for the LGBTQ+ community. Get a peak into the process of family planning for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Non-Monogamy
Therapists Brittani Decess and Kelly Benzin discuss the common dynamics of non-monogamous relationships and the considerations for working with individuals in these relationship structures.
