Gender Affirming Care at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Services
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Services provides various forms of gender-affirming care to support students. Here's a breakdown of available services and resources:
Laboratory Testing | Assistance With Injections | Gender Inclusive Bathrooms | Confidentiality | Resources
Laboratory Testing
- If your hormone treatment is managed by a provider outside of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Services, you can have lab work performed at Health Services.
- How to proceed:
- Ask your provider to fax the lab orders to 518-580-5556.
- Health Services will review the orders for any special handling requirements.
- You will be contacted to schedule an appointment or given alternatives for lab testing.
Assistance with Injections
- Self-injection guidance:
- Nurses at Health Services can assist students in learning how to self-administer hormone injections.
- Students can bring a friend or partner for support during the learning process. Many students feel confident with self-injection after 1-2 visits.
- Nurse-administered injections:
- If you would prefer the nurse to administer the injection, documentation from the prescribing provider must be provided in advance. This includes:
- Medication name
- Route of administration
- Dosage frequency
- Validity date of the medication order
- Last dose date
- Any lab work or other criteria
- Prescribing healthcare provider’s signature (required by NY State law)
Gender Inclusive Bathrooms
- All bathrooms within Health Services are gender inclusive.
- Additional gender-inclusive bathrooms can be found across campus.
- For more information, refer to the Campus all-gender restroom map or the Office of Student Diversity Programs for a detailed list.
Confidentiality
- All interactions with Health Services staff are treated as Personal Health Information (PHI).
- Health Services cannot share information about your gender identity with anyone, including parents or guardians, unless explicitly authorized by you through a release of information.
Resources for Gender-Affirming Care
Local Providers Offering Gender-Affirming Care:
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York: Offers gender-affirming care services.
National Resources:
- Folx: Online gender-affirming care services.
- Outcare: A tool for finding LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers.
- CDC LGBT Health Services: State-by-state resources, including mental health providers.
Additional ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Resources:
- Office of Student Diversity Programs: Offers resources and support related to gender-affirming care and other diversity
initiatives.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Services is committed to supporting students in their gender-affirming care and ensuring privacy and dignity in all services. If you have any questions or need assistance with accessing these resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to Health Services or other support offices on campus.