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Improving gender-affirming care across B.C.

Trans Care BC supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.

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WPATH SOC-8: Changes to gender-affirming surgery in B.C.

As of February 16, 2023, several pathway and practice changes, in line with the WPATH SOC8, are being implemented in B.C.

Read about these changes to gender-affirming care.

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Join a weekly, virtual lunch-hour meeting for providers who are supporting Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people. Learn more about our clinical support initiatives.

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Trans Care BC is redesigning its website and seeking feedback from the community. Complete our survey for a chance to win a $150 gift card.

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023	International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023	May 17 is marked annually to raise awareness of the violence, discrimination, and repression continued to be faced by many in 2SLGBTQ+ communities worldwide.	http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2023/idahot	2023-05-17T07:00:00Z
Trans Care BC Website Redesign	Trans Care BC Website Redesign	Trans Care BC is redesigning our website and we want to learn from you!	http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2023/trans-care-bc-website-redesign	2023-04-20T07:00:00Z
14th annual Transgender Day of Visibility marked on March 31	14th annual Transgender Day of Visibility marked on March 31	International Transgender Day of Visibility (or TDOV), commemorated since March 31, 2009, is a day of recognition, empowerment, and celebration of trans and gender diverse people.	http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2023/transgender-day-of-visibility	2023-03-31T07:00:00Z
WPATH SOC-8: Changes to gender-affirming surgery in B.C.	WPATH SOC-8: Changes to gender-affirming surgery in B.C.	In September 2022, the new WPATH Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People Version 8 (SOC-8) was published.	http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2023/wpath-soc-8-changes-to-gender-affirming-surgery-in-b-c	2023-02-16T08:00:00Z
Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance	Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance	The Trans Care BC team stands in solidarity with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people, their families, and allies on this November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR).	http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2022/statement-on-transgender-day-of-remembrance	2022-11-20T08:00:00Z

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