LGBTQ+ Resources
The Summa Health Pride Clinic is committed to caring for everyone – regardless of gender identity or orientation. In addition to the compassionate care provided by our specially trained physicians and staff, we encourage you to check out the following resources:
- What Does it Mean to Be a LGBTQ+ Ally? (Blog)
- The National LGBT Health Education Center
- Community Aids Network/Akron Pride Initiative (CANAPI)
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Akron)
- Healthcare for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- Transgender Care Moves into the Main Stream
- Human Rights Campaign® Healthcare Equality Index
- The Fenway Institute
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- Home - LGBT Community Center (lgbtcleveland.org)
- Summa Health HIV Specialty C.A.R.E. Center
- Summa Health Psychology Services
- Resource Guide
- LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide
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.
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.
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.