The DC Department of Health (DOH) HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA) has hired Diedre Gray to serve in a newly created role as the Trans Health Coordinator. Ken Pettigrew, from HAHSTA, stated:
” Diedre has been at HAHSTA since June 2016 as a Health IMPACT Specialist. Now serving as the Trans Health Coordinator, Diedre will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners from the academic, medical, governmental and community that are involved in transgender health. Diedre will further be responsible for establishing guidelines on approaches for gender affirming procedures like transitioning, hormone replacement therapy, safety and other elements that would have an impact on transgender persons overall health and wellness. Diedre will be working across the agency to inform, support and assess specific needs as it relates to transgender health.”
Totally awesome. Congratulations.
I am a trans women who works in Baltimore city and I would love to get your help on how and what things I need to do to start my own trans group ?
Hi Rhonda,
Thank you for your comment and for reaching out to us. Have you contacted GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF BALTIMORE (GLCCB) in Baltimore? They are closer than the DC Center and might be able to better assist your effort.
Best,
Ping
My name is Jasmine Ford and I am a nurse and HIV Medical Case Manager in the Northern Virginia area who also identify as a trans woman of color. I am a health educator/ public speaker and poet. If there is anyway I can assist you in your new position as Trans Health Coordinator, please do not hesitate to contact me or my organization. CONGRATS!!
Fredericksburg HIV/AIDS Support Services (FAHASS)
540-907-4555 EXT. 112
AWESOME!! Thanks.