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#TDOV 2020 Online!

MKE Trans Day of Visibility The Trans Day of Visibility is on March 31 every year.  Even though our lives may look a bit different this year – with sheltering in place, with potential economic or food uncertainty, with coping with illness of ourselves or loved ones – there is still much to celebrate about Trans Visibility. Trans and non-trans people alike honor this day of visibility, where we can acknowledge the remarkable-ness of trans/non-binary people, histories, and realities. Join FORGE for a gently facilitated online chat to explore what the Trans Day of Visibility Means to you and others We’ll have some starter questions to get conversation going.  If you have a favorite short piece of writing or music about #TDOV, resilience, pride, empowerment that you’d like to share (your own or someone else’s), have it ready -- there will be time for that, too.   Drop in. Participate at your level of comfort.  […]

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PACT NOW: Coffee, Tea, and WE

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process!   April 13, 2020 @ 7-8:30pm (M) – Coffee, Tea, and WE A low key, gently moderated time will allow people to share what’s going on in their lives, connect with others, and feel support during these tough times.   All groups are trans and queer led.   Processed with VSCO with fp2 preset The facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis, a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of […]

PACT NOW: Film with Friends

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 15, 2020 @ Noon–1:30pm (W) – Film with Friends We love the animated show Steven Universe.  You will too!  Join us in watching the first episode together via Zoom, followed by a group discussion.  All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis, a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling, R&B music, and Food Network […]

PACT NOW: Play with Pals

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 17, 2020 @ 3:00–4:30pm (F) – Play with Pals Stop by our virtual play room for a game of Taboo with new and old pals.  No experience necessary.  Bring your playful spirit and enjoy relaxing and letting loose for a bit. All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis, a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions […]

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PACT NOW: ASK the doctor

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.

PACT NOW: Writing workshop

Let’s get those creative juices flowing with a group writing session! We’ll be working from a prompt. There will be an opportunity to share, but absolutely no pressure to.

PACT NOW: Play with Pals

Stop by our virtual play room. We’ll pick out a fun game we can play together. Bring your playful spirit and enjoy relaxing and letting loose for a bit.

PACT NOW: ASK the advocate

This meeting will focus on social service support resources for trans/non-binary communities during COVID-19. Are you wondering how to get the resources you need? The federal impact payment; unemployment benefits; rental assistance, basic necessities; social connection and support… Bring your questions or ask in advance.

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[ASK the Physician] No need to wait: Hormones as essential medical care

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 […]