Pride and the threads that connect us
“My right to be me is tied with a thousand threads to your right to be you.” In a guest post for In the Burroughs,
June 24, 2026
Tag: Gender Health
Voices from Children’s Minnesota: what Transgender Day of Visibility means to us.
We celebrate National Transgender Day of Visibility this year amid growing challenges for transgender and gender-diverse people, especially youth. This blog shares perspectives from two
March 30, 2026
What if our elected leaders really did put “kids first?”
Truly putting kids first means protecting them from trauma, investing in their health and safety, supporting families and valuing every child for who they are.
February 17, 2026
Losing home
“No one should have to leave their home because of who they are,” says Dr. Kade Goepferd. But as more states restrict access to gender
March 3, 2025
Navigating parenthood as a transgender man: Abe’s story
We don’t always get a chance to hear from people whose experiences differ from our own. So, I’ve invited my friend, a proud seahorse dad,
January 13, 2025
Supporting LGBTQ+ young people over the holidays: a few guiding principles
Setting boundaries with family over the holidays isn’t always easy. For LGBTQ+ young people, this might be an especially good year to do it.
December 11, 2024
Much of what you hear about essential health care for transgender and gender-diverse youth doesn’t line up with reality. Here are six essential facts about this life-saving care.
There are many myths surrounding essential health care for transgender youth. Here are six things you should know about this life-saving care from Dr. Kade
November 1, 2024
Children’s Minnesota Gender Health program honored by Schwartz Center
The Gender Health program was selected for its innovative approach to providing compassionate care to vulnerable populations and building safe spaces for our patients and
August 5, 2024
Dr. Kade Goepferd named a 2024 Top LGBTQ+ Doctor
Congratulations to Dr. Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of the Children’s Minnesota Gender Health program, on being honored as a 2024 Top
June 11, 2024
