Transgender Health Clinic Now Open

Clinic would be Travis County’s first

"...Hospital on East 30th Street, will explicitly address the health care needs of Austin's transgender and gender nonconforming communities..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...well-known activist and artist, Westbrook fought to empower the transgender community at a time when LGBTQ rights were still..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Opinion: Texas' Anti-LGBTQIA Bills Are Cruelty Aimed at My Transgender Patients

A physician caring for transgender patients and the sister of a transgender man explains how discriminatory policies impact lifelong health

"...never get used to the cruelty aimed at my transgender patients...."

April 30, 2021 Column by Aliza Norwood

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...The closing deadline (Feb. 15) to enroll in a health insurance plan using the HealthCare.gov Marketplace once again looms..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sexual Health and Wellness Nonprofit Texas Health Action Opens Third Kind Clinic in Austin

South Austin clinic will be first Kind Clinic with an on-site pharmacy

"...Austin-based nonprofit Texas Health Action opened its third Kind Clinic in Austin on..."

Oct. 29, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger

Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?

"...a boy and have always been a boy. I'm transgender," she told her mother...."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...care for minors goes into effect, five families with transgender children, along with three medical providers, are suing to..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

We Have an Issue: Talking Health Care, and Taking Care of the Trans Community

Why are so many Texans uninsured?

"...a knotty, acronym-heavy but rewarding piece about how our health care system in Texas is underserving us. Pro tip:..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: As a Transgender Person, I Am Afraid That Staying in Texas May Harm Me in the Future

Why does Texas attorney general Ken Paxton want to know about me?

"...Two weeks ago, I opened the news to see..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Kat Steele

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, HB 1686 would prohibit physicians and health care providers from administering gender affirming care, including puberty..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...R-Corsicana, has introduced the bill version of the proposed Health and Human Services Commission rule that forces women to..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Trump Admin Could Soon Undermine Health Care Protections for LGBTQIA

Find queer connection with virtual events

"...On Fri., April 24, Politico reported the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to soon release (as..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Federal Judge Chooses Religious Freedom Over Trans Health Care Rights

Obama's mandate would have provided more health care options to the trans community

"...the Obama administration's federal mandate seeking to secure national health care for the transgender community as well as provide..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Law Banning Trans Youth Health Care Slated to Take Effect Sept. 1

Unless a judge blocks it

"...it gets. It only seeks to prohibit treatments for transgender youth with gender dysphoria while allowing the exact same..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: No Place for Bigotry in Health Care

Plus lots of virtual events to remind y’all of yer queer magic

"...aside, when an organization like Samaritan's Purse actively recruits health care workers that support homophobic and transphobic beliefs, who's..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...The National Center for Transgender Equality released the largest transgender survey ever conducted, with..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Local Orgs Help Identify Medical & Legal Support for Trans Residents

Learn your rights with Gender Affirmation

"...Kind Clinic’s work providing health care to Austin’s LGBTQ community is not restricted to..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Qmmunity: Use Your Words Wisely

"...the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services and human wad of Fruit Roll-Ups,..."

June 19, 2020 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

The formation of groups like the CTTHC are more important now than ever

"...Last summer, a group of trans folks, allies, health professionals, clinicians, researchers, educators, activists, and artists came together..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

AG Paxton Files Another Anti-Trans Lawsuit

Texas targets health care coverage in latest anti-transgender suit

"...anti-LGBTQ legal rampage, Texas officials have filed yet another anti-transgender federal lawsuit...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Heartbreaking Insights

"...the Chronicle [April 14] provided heartbreaking insights into the health care landscape that transgender patients face – not only..."

April 19, 2017 Postmarks

Positive Action

"...The Austin Chronicle for shining a spotlight on the transgender community's difficulties in accessing health care [“They Called Me..."

April 17, 2017 Postmarks

Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate

Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor

"...Rose, a transgender kindergartener, told a story Tuesday night about the problems..."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...facing the state – climate change, gun violence, deteriorating health care and education — instead finding plenty of time..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: November 20

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Transgender Day of Remembrance will be observed tonight at 7pm..."

Nov. 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Where to Go for Gender Affirming Care in Austin

Reaching out to the medical and queer communities

"...Hail and well met, fellow transgender travelers. Many of you are at the beginning of..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Honoring Our Trans and Nonbinary Siblings

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrations go virtual

"...Now in its 11th year, International Transgender Day of Visibility (Tue., March 31) makes space to..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: A Week of Trans Remembrance and Awareness

Recognizing those we've lost and those we love in the transgender community

"...Why, several scenes, in fact – art, music, performance, health care, etc. Trans people are everywhere, and they are..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...editor demanding my immediate firing because I didn't mention Transgender Awareness Week. Being an actual trans guy didn't make..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...project headed by Equality Texas Foundation and the Texas Health Institute to address trans health in Texas. In total,..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

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