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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Clinical Mentorship Call

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.

Check out our upcoming mentors.


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Resource Spotlight: Patient Navigation Guide for Breast Construction Surgery

The Breast Construction Navigation Guide is an online guide to help people understand and navigate the surgical journey related to Breast Construction Surgery.

Check out the online guide.

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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-c2023-02-16T08:00:00Z
Statement on Transgender Day of RemembranceStatement on Transgender Day of RemembranceThe 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-remembrance2022-11-20T08:00:00Z
Transgender Awareness Week: Gender diversity in educationTransgender Awareness Week: Gender diversity in educationIn honour of Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19), Scout Gray shares their experience of gender diversity in education. http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2022/transgender-awareness-week-gender-diversity-in-education2022-11-13T08:00:00Z
We're Hiring! Peer Wellness Co-Facilitator (temporary)We're Hiring! Peer Wellness Co-Facilitator (temporary)http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2022/hiring-peer-wellness-co-facilitator2022-08-15T07:00:00Z
June is Indigenous History Month!June is Indigenous History Month!We invite you to join Trans Care BC in celebrating and honouring Two-Spirit and trans Indigenous people, their families, and communities' histories, resilience, and brilliance. http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2022/indigenous-history-month-20222022-06-01T07:00:00Z

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