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Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic bi-weekly "ASK the…" events.  Physicians, nurses, social workers, advocates, counselors and others will hold space to share information and, most importantly, ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS! This meeting's focus: COVID-19 Basics for Trans /Non-binary Communities. This session will focus on understanding symptoms, transmission, and avoidance of COVID-19.   Presenter:  Andy Petroll, MD, MS. Dr. Petroll is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  He is an Infectious Disease specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of the Froedtert & MCW Inclusion Health Clinic, an outpatient clinic designed to provide affirming and excellent care to the LGBTQ community.

Some people are experiencing lags in their trans-related medical care during COVID-19. Nearly all medical appointments are happening by telehealth, with routine lab tests being deferred until the health crisis has calmed down. However, some trans and non-binary people are being denied refills to their hormones or not being able to connect with their health care provider to maintain their medical care. During this ASK the Expert, Joanna Woodbury and Dr. Jessica Francis will share information on how to have continuity of care (including hormones), as well as some harm reduction strategies to insure your best health during these tough times. Speakers Dr. Jessica Francis Dr. Jessica Francis is an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her areas of clinical expertise are low risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive surgery vaginal surgery, and care of pediatric and adolescent patients. Dr. Francis provides comprehensive and preventative care for l transgender individuals, including gynecologic and […]

The world has shifted to zoom calls, video chats, telemedicine, therapy by video, MyChart communication with providers, and so much more that’s online or technology-dependent.  How do you stay connected and receive the services you deserve if you don’t have a smart phone, web cam, or computer?  Let’s chat about it and find some solutions!   Speaker Carolyn Wesolowski (Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Linkage to Care Specialist) -- PACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic. This project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.