Testifying for transgender and gender diverse youth
Every day that I’m in the Children’s Minnesota Gender Health clinic, I hear from patients and families who wonder if they will have to flee
February 28, 2023
Tag: Transgender
Never forget: Remembering the importance of our shared humanity
As you take a moment to remember the Holocaust, I also encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your role in speaking out
January 26, 2023
Transgender Day of Visibility: What does it mean to be visibly vibrant?
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, (they/she), chief education officer, chief of staff, pediatrician and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, shares more
March 31, 2022
Tips to support kids if they come out as LGBTQ to you
When a child or teen comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), it’s normal for a parent or guardian to have potentially
October 11, 2021
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd applauds Gov. Walz ban on conversion therapy
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, was invited to the governor’s order to talk about why the
July 15, 2021
The need for affirming health care for transgender youth
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states gender-affirming care is developmentally appropriate care that is oriented toward understanding and appreciating the child’s gender experience.
June 14, 2021
Children’s Minnesota experts share how anti-transgender legislation harms kids
Children’s Minnesota experts speak out against a Minnesota bill that would ban transgender student athletes from competing in sports alongside their peers.
April 8, 2021
Transgender Day of Visibility: Alissa and Rubie share their story
On Transgender Day of Visibility, Alissa Fountain, supervisor of Children’s Minnesota’s HIV program, shares her story of supporting her daughter Rubie after she came out
March 30, 2021
Supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth going back to school
The start of the school year is bringing on many mixed emotions for students, especially for transgender and gender diverse youth. Learn how you can
August 21, 2020
