April 1, 2024 – Oregon Health & Science University: Transgender Health Program – For Health Care Professionals
The Transgender Health Program offers resources, training and help with referrals to health care professionals in the community.
Mental health providers: Write a letter of support
OHSU providers follow World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care, Version 8. This means some surgical referrals require a mental health letter of support. The letter should be written by a licensed mental health provider. If written by an unlicensed provider, the letter should be attested to and co-signed by a licensed supervisor.
Patient Guide to Gender-Affirming Care
The OHSU Transgender Health Program can connect you with health care in gender-affirming environments for any health need. Though we don’t schedule appointments or provide care directly, we can help you access a wide range of OHSU providers and services. We also offer support, information and advocacy.
Standards of care
We follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s (WPATH) Standards of Care. The standards are based on research and professional consensus. They set guidelines for safe, effective physical and mental health care for transgender and gender-nonconforming patients.
Read the WPATH Files
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