Collegiate Gender Affirming Care Coalition
Who we are
We are a network of college health service providers committed to improving the health, access to care, and wellbeing of TGD students. The Coalition began in July 2021 with an inquiry by a college health director, seeking consultation on what other colleges are offering for gender affirming care in response to student demand for gender affirming services. The coalition has since become a source of mutual education and support for college centers in many stages of gender affirming care programs. It is also a space for community, networking, and consultation.
What we do
The CGACC mission is to provide services that are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered. Our work is to reduce barriers, provide outreach, care coordination, and advocacy.
Coalition Core Values:
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Commitment to anti-racism
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Commitment to trauma responsive healthcare practice
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Commitment to acknowledging and addressing structural inequalities
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Use gender neutral and inclusive language
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Use correct pronouns
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Be mindful of ableist terms and phrases
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Be mindful of weight stigma, education stigma, language stigma, and religion-based stigma
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Coalition Expectations:
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No one is expected to do this perfectly (because no one CAN) and we must make an effort to continuously improve
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Care always
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Be reflective in your words and actions
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Operate from a growth-mindset
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Create change within your capacity​
Meet The Team
Join us!
There are three ways to participate in the Collegiate Gender Affirming Care Coalition:​​
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Join our listserv by emailing our Listserv Manager, Penny Jacobs. Click here for instructions and contact information.
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Join our monthly consultation meetings: Send our Director, Coralie Pederson an email asking to join our monthly consultation meetings. Email cpederson@umn.edu and include:
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Name and contact information including email address and institution affiliation​
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Educational background and role in the provision of TGD care
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Number of years you've been working with TGD students
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Use and share the website widely so this information can contribute to the highest quality care for TGD individuals.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events
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The 10th Annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Conference
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Join ProvideHER ECHO Project to increase best practices in HIV prevention for Black women in the US
PRECONFERENCE Session:
Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment; The basics of prescribing and providing Gender Affirming Care in College Health
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8:30AM - 11:30AM
Coralie Pederson , APRN
Diana Soran, PA-C
Zan Haggerty, LCSW, DSW
Dawn Brintnell, NP
Participating Colleges, Universities, & Institutions
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Cornell University
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Johns Hopkins University
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SUNY Oswego
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University of Maryland
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Michigan State University
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University of California, Davis
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Indiana University
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Purdue University
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University of Minnesota, Boynton
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Wisconsin University
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Ohio State University
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East Carolina University
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Macalester University
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University of Pennsylvania
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University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point
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University of Iowa
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Rutgers University
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University of Georgia
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University of Michigan
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Mayo Clinic
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Rhode Island School of Design
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Penn State University
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Northern Illinois University