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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce the opening of a Gender and Sexuality Development Program at its Voorhees Specialty Care Center in New Jersey.
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that it has earned a designation as a “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), also released today.
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Talking to your kids about gender and sexual identity should be an ongoing discussion; allowing them to ask questions in an open and accepting atmosphere.
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MetroKids Talks to CHOP doctor about gender identity, medical intervention and provides advice for parents.
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For the fifth year in a row, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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Linda Hawkins, PhD, MSEd, LPC, spoke to WHYY about gender identity, and the importance of educating others about gender and advocating for families.
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Check out some of our programs, efforts and community celebrations in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, organized by the Office Diversity and Inclusion at CHOP.
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Using the case of Maeve, a 5-year-old who now goes by M, we explain gender dysphoria and the importance of follow-up care by providers who respect and support the child, as well as support and educate the child’s family members.
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A 13-year-old presents to CHOP with somatic symptoms. After a myriad of tests, which were unremarkable, one question about gender identity led to a complete resolution of symptoms.
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Costanzo and Dowshen's latest project highlights the importance of policies that affirm the identities of gender-diverse young people and ensure they have access the medical, social and educational support they deserve.