About the Pride Clinic
When it comes to healthcare, LGBTQ+ patients face many barriers, including concerns about confidentiality and fear of discrimination. It’s estimated that anywhere from 50 to 75 percent of the LGBTQ+ population does not share their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation with their healthcare provider.
At Summa Health, we provide high-quality, compassionate care for all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We understand that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) community has unique health needs and deserves equal, respectful and knowledgeable care.
Patient Stories
Featured Patient Story
For Yukime and Autumn, the Summa Health Pride Clinic is an oasis where they receive competent, compassionate and comprehensive gender-affirming care.
Services Available at the Pride Clinic
Summa Health offers LGBTQ+ care to patients in a safe, welcoming environment. Our team of experts provides a variety of services in compliance with state and federal laws. They include:
- Adult Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)
- Primary Care
- Adult Transgender Care
Summa Health has LGBTQIA+ inclusive providers to meet your needs.
Our providers can assist in coordinating care to services such as:
- Behavioral
- Endocrinology
- HIV
- HPV
- Infertility
- OB/GYN
- Psychology
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Urology
Resources
What is Gender-Affirming Care?
On your journey to becoming more of your true and healthier self, sometimes the body does not appear or do what it "should" do. Sometimes a patient's focus is weight loss, but sometimes the goal is deeper than that.
Connecting The LGBTQ+ Community With Specialized Services
Traci Kalpac starts out each morning not knowing what the day will bring. As a licensed independent social worker in Summa Health’s Pride Clinic, Traci’s role involves many hats.
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ally?
Anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can support the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) community. But being an ally of this population takes action. Allies work to stay informed on current LGBT issues and events.
Closing the gap on health disparities in the LGBTQ community
All of us rely on healthcare services at one time or another — and many of us take them for granted. But the sad truth is in today’s world, access to medical advice and treatment isn’t equal.
Meet the Team
- Adult Gender-Affirming Care
- Transgender Care
- Adult Hormone Replacement Therapy
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
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Show Your Support
With every person, every day, the Summa Health Pride Clinic provides personal, life-changing care. With your help, we can continue to provide much-needed programs and services for all those in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.
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