QueerMed Resolutely Opposes the Texas Attorney General’s Request for Patient Data
It is imperative to clarify QueerMed’s unwavering stance on this matter: under no circumstances shall we disclose any HIPAA-protected patient information.
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“We won’t be intimidated.”
Firefighters in Decatur, Georgia have determined that an October fire at QMed was intentionally set. QMed owner Dr. Izzy Lowell said the FBI is investigating the fire as a hate crime, and, “We will not stop providing life-saving care to our patients.” While the office is “completely destroyed,” Lowell said the clinic is seeing patients remotely.
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QMed’s Nationwide Expansion: Bringing Quality Healthcare Across the USA by Mid-2024
QMed is set to expand its healthcare services across the United States by the middle of 2024. This nationwide expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to every American, regardless of their location.
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QMed Expands Team with Medical Doctors to Support Trans and Nonbinary Patients in Florida
The new laws in Florida have created a challenging environment for trans and nonbinary people, particularly concerning healthcare access and rights. QMed recognizes these difficulties and is committed to offering a safe, supportive, and inclusive healthcare environment.
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QMed’s Enduring Promise: Upholding Care and Compassion at All Times, Even in Difficult Moments
It is with a heavy heart that we address the recent incident at our QMed office on October 30, 2023. As some of you are aware, our building in Decatur was the target of an attack, now under investigation as first-degree arson. We are grateful that no one was injured, as the building was unoccupied at the time.
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QMed’s Commitment to Providing Comprehensive Gender-Affirming Care (HRT) in Florida
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, particularly in the realm of gender-affirming care, staying informed and adaptable is key. Recent legislative changes in Florida have…
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DEA and HHS Temporarily Extend Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a temporary extension (PDF) on Oct. 10 of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities…
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Connecting Trans Youth with Gender-Affirming Medical Care
Medical care for trans and nonbinary people isn’t rocket science, Lowell says. But there’s a dearth of gender-affirming, accessible health care for transgender patients.
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After Mississippi banned his hormone shots, an 8-hour journey
A swath of adjoining states in the South now ban transition-related care for minors, forcing families of trans youth to travel long distances for care
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The Transgender Family Handbook
144 specific suggestions, from trans young people and their loved ones, that parents may find helpful.
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Educators are facing wrenching new tensions over whether they should tell parents when students socially transition at school. Jessica Bradshaw found out that her 15-year-old…
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Transgender athletes in Connecticut and their advocates secured a victory on Friday when an appeals court ruled that the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) may…
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