University of Utah Transgender Health Program

Provider Review: Benjamin McCormick, MD

"When faced with a terrifying situation, Dr McCormick took the time to make me feel comfortable and confident that we were doing the right thing. He was extremely personable while being professional and knowledgeable. Thankful to have been referred to him."

🌟 Share Your Story with U of U Health! 🌟
Are you a member of the trans community who has experienced the transformative power of gender-affirming care? We want to hear from you! 🏳️‍⚧️
We believe in the importance of sharing personal stories that highlight our humanity and the profound impact of access to gender-affirming care. Your voice can inspire and educate others, fostering understanding and support within our community.

✨ How has gender-affirming care improved your quality of life? ✨
We invite you to share your journey with us. Your story can make a difference! Reach out to us for an opportunity to be featured on our social media channels.

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Check out this new resource (link in bio) from the Transgender Health Program to help you provide affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse patients. It offers guidance for mental health providers on writing effective letters of support for gender-affirming surgeries.

Resource includes:
• A step-by-step video tutorial that explains the components of a comprehensive letter, ensuring it meets clinical and insurance requirements.

• A detailed checklist guide to simplify the process and ensure key elements are included. (Linked in the video above)

These tools aim to demystify the letter-writing process and reduce the administrative burden. We encourage all mental health providers to review these materials, as they are vital to improving access to gender-affirming care.

APPLY TO REGISTER NOW!
Mountain West Transforming Care Conference May 8-10, 2025 near Zion National Park (hybrid)

The Mountain West Transforming Care Conference is a regional interdisciplinary conference that brings together primary care providers, advanced care clinicians, mental health providers, and more to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.

1) Complete the registration request form on our website
(If you have never attended the MWTCC, please send a current CV or resume to [email protected])
2) If applicable, fill out the scholarship application also available on our website

Registration requests will be reviewed in the order received. Notification of payment and next steps will be communicated before April of 2025.

Link in bio and here:
https://medicine.utah.edu/mwtc-conference

🌈 We’re Still Here for You 🌈

We know there may be concerns about access to safe, affirming healthcare for trans and gender-diverse individuals. The Transgender Health Program at University of Utah Health remains committed to supporting you with gender-affirming, compassionate care. We’re here to answer your questions, connect you with resources, and provide the services you need.

Please reach out if we can help in any way—our commitment to your well-being has never been stronger.

We're proud to congratulate Nikki Mihalopoulos, MD, MPH for being selected as the Distinguished Humanitarian Award honoree from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Alumni Association!

This award is to recognize her distinguished career and dedicated humanitarian and advocacy work supporting parents, caregivers, and youth on evidence-based medicine of gender-affirming health care and access, her significant contributions to the field through research and practice, commendable volunteerism, leadership, and community support she has demonstrated locally and globally.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Nikki for this well deserved award.

University of Utah School of Medicine

2024 Distinguished Humanitarian Award Nicole Mihalopoulos, MD Nicole Mihalopoulos, MD, is receiving the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah Distinguished Humanitarian Award in recognition of ...

We offer a range of educational videos detailing our services and procedures. These resources are designed to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Video topics available to you:
-Masculinizing top surgery
-Facial surgeries (facial feminization)
-Transfeminine bottom surgery (vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty)
-Transmasculine bottom surgery (phalloplasty and metoidioplasty)
-Fertility and family planning
-Gender-affirming hormone therapy
-Gender-affirming voice therapy

To request access to these videos through your MyChart email us at [email protected]. If you don't have a MyChart, our team can help you set one up.

Visit our Support Services and Resources page for more information about these videos and links to community partner videos. https://healthcare.utah.edu/transgender-health/support-services-resources

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Take part in the first-of-its kind study tracking the effects of the upcoming US election on LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones, in all 50 states, as they unfold over the next 6 months.

This 10 minute confidential survey is open to LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones (romantic partners, parents, siblings, children, extended family, and chosen family). It includes questions about your mental and physical well-being, your social ties, and how it feels to live in your state right now.

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Utah and is in partnership with the National LGBTQI Cancer Network.

Contact for questions: [email protected]
National LGBTQl+ Cancer Network

Take the Survey:
https://csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cFHwZIUJInSsUPc

Provider Review: Tyler Brown, PA-C Family Medicine

"An overwhelmingly positive experience. I've been avoiding medical care the majority of my adult life, he restored my faith in western medicine."


University of Utah, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Congratulations Nicholas Snow for being a Staff Excellence District winner!

Staff Excellence is an annual recognition process that consists of two levels: district and university awards.

Nicholas's journey at the University of Utah has been transformative. His work in Labor and Delivery, the Substance Use and Pregnancy Program, and various clinics highlights his versatile expertise and dedication to patient care. In July 2023, he took on the operational management of the Transgender Health Program, streamlining processes and enhancing accessibility. Amidst legislative challenges, Nicholas has been a crucial advocate, ensuring the program's resilience. Beyond his leadership, he's a compassionate colleague, offering emotional support and managing crises with grace, helping the team navigate a difficult political climate.

Join us in congratulating Nicholas!

University of Utah Department of Surgery

Nearly 4,500 transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults 18+ sought gender-affirming care at University of Utah Health between 2003-2023. And this number is growing!

This research study also found about 15% of those adults were from out of state and 8% lived in rural areas. Why is this type of research so important? Because in order to meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we need a way to identify them in our electronic health records. We do this for many other patient populations already but there is a lack of standardization in how we do this for TGD patients.

To count our communities is to care for them. We can identify health disparities, treat their unique health needs and make practice changes that significantly impact patient experience and clinical care.

To read more about this and to view more research conducted by our Transgender Health Program providers, visit this page: https://medicine.utah.edu/trans-health-program/research

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Katie Woolf, DPT was a gender-affirming physical therapist and clinical leader in her area for the services we provide in the Transgender Health Program. She will now be transitioning to quality consultant with U of U Health.

Check out what our teams have to say about Katie:

"Katie has been an amazing mentor to me and I still wonder how she does it ALL! She has built the bridge between inpatient care and outpatient care, which has been key in improving overall quality of care for our patients. We will greatly miss you, Katie! Thank you for all of your dedicated hard work!"

"Year after year the medical students on the transgender elective rave about working with the pelvic floor physical therapist group!"

"Katie has demonstrated unmatched passion and work in progressing physical therapy services for gender affirming surgeries and transgender patient populations. Katie always brough energy and passion to elevating the skills and knowledge of physical therapists. I appreciate Katie’s ability to celebrate the current while striving for improvement."

Help us wish Katie good luck on her next move!