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LGBTQ
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered and Questioning
The
GW Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning (LGBTQ)
health program is administered through Student Health Services. During
the 2008-2009 academic year, this pilot program will focus on
addressing the special health care concerns of The George Washington
University’s LGBTQ community. The program will provide a variety of health care services for LGBTQ students requesting:
- General medical care from a LGBTQ-positive clinician.
- Immunizations against diseases particularly prevalent in the LGBTQ population.
- Sexually
transmitted disease counseling and testing by clinicians familiar with
the concerns of LGBTQ individuals. Screening for HIV, Gonorrhea,
Chlamydia, Herpes, HPV
- Non-judgmental
screenings and referral for mental health issues (such as coming-out,
depression, anxiety, relationship issues) affecting members of the
LGBTQ community.
Dr.
David Reitman is a board-certified physician specialist in young adult
health who has written and lectured frequently on gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered health issues. Under
Dr Reitman’s direction the program will provide clinical care to our
students and he will be a consultant to other clinicians on these
issues. Appointments to see Dr. Reitman can be made online or by calling (202)994-6827.
Note:
Students who prefer to see a female LGBTQ-friendly provider should call
(202)994-6827 and request an appointment with Dr. Isabel Goldenberg,
Susan Haney, NP or Nancy Freeborn, NP.
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