LGBTQ+ Health
We’re committed to caring for the specific health needs of the LGBTQ community through safe and affirming care environments and experiences for our patients.
LGBTQ-Friendly Providers
Team members at our LGBTQ clinics undergo Safe Zone Training to ensure patients receive care in a place where they feel comfortable and understood — with compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to providing quality, affirming care with dignity and sensitivity to our patients. Our health services are available to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, gender fluid and anyone who identifies as LGBTQ. All are welcome here.
LGBTQ Clinic Services
Depending on the location, LGBTQ services can include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care for transgender adults
- Gynecological referrals
- Health prevention
- HIV, STD & STI testing and counseling
- Hormone therapy, including education and management (18 years and older)
- Management of chronic diseases, including anxiety and depression
- Mental health assessment
- On-site lab
- Pharmacist on-site
- Physical and wellness care
- Pre-surgical and post-surgical care for those having gender affirming surgery (18 years and older)
- Provision of PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) for a patient at risk for HIV
- Provision of PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) for a patient at risk for HIV
- Routine cancer screenings
- Trans-sensitive pap smears, pelvic exams and prostate exams
LGBTQ Health Resources
- Healthcare Equality Index - www.hrc.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index
- Human Rights Campaign - www.hrc.org
- Iowa Safe Schools - www.iowasafeschools.org
- One Iowa - www.oneiowa.org