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PROJECT HEALTH

Project HEALTH (Harnessing Education, Advocacy, and Leadership in Transgender Health), a program of Lyon-Martin Community Health Services, is dedicated to expanding access to healthcare for transgender individuals through provider education. We work to bridge gaps between healthcare providers, insurance companies, policy makers and patients while increasing access to health education and participation in health advocacy at both the provider and community levels.

To learn more visit https://project-health.org/

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

  • Lyon-Martin offers tailored trainings and consulting services for healthcare providers, organizations, and institutions committed to improving care for queer, transgender, and intersex (QTI) communities.

    For Health Care Organizations
    We provide consulting and educational support to clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, healthcare professional schools, and related organizations. Our goal is to help you build affirming, inclusive, and clinically competent environments for QTI patients and staff.

    Training Development
    These sessions are developed and facilitated in partnership with Lyon-Martin clinical trainers, who have decades of experience providing care to transgender communities.

    All trainings are tailored to meet your needs and the experience level of your team. Topics include:

    • Introduction to Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

    • Language Considerations and Inclusive Communication

    • Techniques of Gender Transition: Social, Medical, Surgical

    • Social Determinants of Health in Trans Communities

    • Creating Trans-Affirming Spaces and Clinical Environments

    • Supporting Identity Document Updates

    • Hormone Prescribing and Lab Monitoring

    • Gender-Affirming Surgery: Options, Preparation, Insurance, and Aftercare

    • Writing Effective Letters of Support for Surgery

    • Navigating and Appealing Insurance Denials

    • and more!

    • Strengthening Healthcare Access
      Since 2008, hundred of clinics and hospitals have been trained and assisted to provide better care for transgender patients.

    • Policy & Systemic Change

      • Humboldt County, a major employer and healthcare provider, adopted employment nondiscrimination policies for transgender individuals.

      • San Francisco removed transgender exclusions from its healthcare policy for uninsured residents.

    • Training the Next Generation

      • Over 100 medical students trained since 2008.

      • 93% of trainees applied their knowledge within 6 months.

      • More than half became involved in transgender advocacy and healthcare reform.

    • Providing Essential Resources
      A national transgender medical consultation service now exists to support healthcare providers in delivering competent and inclusive care.


    To learn more, visit Project HEALTH.

Clinical Rotation & Externships

  • Are you a MD, DO, NP, or PA student, resident, or fellow? Lyon-Martin offers a comprehensive clinical rotation focusing on gender affirming primary care, sexual healthcare, and gynecology. Participants gain:

    ✔ A deeper understanding of the healthcare needs and barriers faced by queer, trans, and intersex individuals
    ✔ Training in integrative gender-affirming primary care, sexual health and gynecology, hormone therapy prescribing, surgical referrals, and aftercare and more!

    Want to get involved? Contact us to learn more!

  • In collaboration with San Francisco State University’s Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Lyon-Martin’s Speech Therapy Externship provides second-year speech therapy students at SFSU with experiential training in gender-affirming voice and speech therapy at Lyon-Martin. SFSU students will earn hours toward licensure through this program.

    Want to get involved? Contact us to learn more!

  • In partnership with the Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA), Lyon-Martin’s Phlebotomy Externship offers phlebotomy students at BAMA experiential hours at Lyon-Martin that count towards CPT certification.

    Want to get involved? Contact us to learn more!

TRANSLINE

QTI BIPOC Healthcare Fellowship

  • Lyon-Martin’s QTI BIPOC Healthcare Fellowship is designed to support queer, trans, and intersex Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTI BIPOC) pursuing careers in healthcare who otherwise may not have had access the educational or work experience necessary to enter the field. This part-time 6-month long, paid fellowship provides training and hands-on experience in Lyon-Martin’s LBTQ+ focused clinic as well as professional development mentorship to support on-going educational and employment efforts.

    Want to get involved? Contact us to learn more!

  • TransLine is a free, nationwide e-consultation service that supports health care providers in delivering affirming, high-quality care to transgender and gender-diverse patients. Hosted by Lyon-Martin, TransLine connects providers with experienced clinicians who specialize in transgender health.

    Whether you're seeking guidance on hormone therapy, surgical care, or counseling, our expert team is here to offer up-to-date clinical insights and personalized case consultations.

    Clinical questions are answered within two business days, helping providers confidently meet the needs of their transgender patients.

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