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.
CHRONIC PAIN IN THE QUEER COMMUNITY
Sarah Parker (PT, DPT) is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist based in Michigan. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a clinical emphasis and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University. Sarah is currently working toward her Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification while providing care to intersex, endosex, and transgender individuals in an outpatient setting.
Due to technical difficulties, the first 15 minutes of this presentation were not recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Discussion with jay kaplan
Discussion with Jay Kaplan, Attorney with Michigan ACLU’s LGBTQ+ Project on 2025.
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.
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.
