LGBTQIA+ HEALTH
We’re here to serve you.
We understand that members of the LGBTQIA+ community have specific concerns about visiting a healthcare facility. We want to alleviate those stressors and focus on your health and well-being. Our commitment to you is to continue to educate our staff and welcome all patients, inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Steps we are taking to be more inclusive
Our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system allows for patients to indicate their sex assigned at birth alongside their current gender during the intake process. Our staff will strive to use your preferred name and/or pronoun during your visit. We offer single stall, gender-neutral lockable restrooms located on all floors of the University Health Center.
For our staff, we incorporate training and education about our LGBTQIA+ population’s experiences and health needs. We are partners with the UGA Pride Center and participate in events on campus to bring awareness to our services and support.
Our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system allows for patients to indicate their sex assigned at birth alongside their current gender during the intake process. Our staff will strive to use your preferred name and/or pronoun during your visit. We offer single stall, gender-neutral lockable restrooms located on all floors of the University Health Center.
For our staff, we incorporate training and education about our LGBTQIA+ population’s experiences and health needs. We are partners with the UGA Pride Center and participate in events on campus to bring awareness to our services and support.
Mental Health
Students who would like to meet with a mental health provider to discuss gender identity may contact Counseling and Psychiatric Services at 706-542-2273 and ask to schedule a screening appointment with a CAPS clinician, including our Gender and Sexuality Services Coordinator Shannon Bowles, PhD (she/her/hers). Screenings may also be scheduled through the UHC Patient Portal. During this appointment, the CAPS clinician will assess your needs and make recommendations for next steps.
Students who would like to meet with a mental health provider to discuss gender identity may contact Counseling and Psychiatric Services at 706-542-2273 and ask to schedule a screening appointment with a CAPS clinician, including our Gender and Sexuality Services Coordinator Shannon Bowles, PhD (she/her/hers). Screenings may also be scheduled through the UHC Patient Portal. During this appointment, the CAPS clinician will assess your needs and make recommendations for next steps.
Hormone Therapy
Students who would like to meet with a medical provider to discuss hormone therapy may contact Medical Clinic Blue at 706-542-8654 and ask to schedule a 40-minute initial consultation appointment with physician Jenny Wares, MD (she/her/hers). It is not required that you see your UHC primary care provider before scheduling this appointment with Dr. Wares, and your primary care clinic does not have to be Medical Clinic Blue in order to schedule this appointment.
Students who would like to meet with a medical provider to discuss hormone therapy may contact Medical Clinic Blue at 706-542-8654 and ask to schedule a 40-minute initial consultation appointment with physician Jenny Wares, MD (she/her/hers). It is not required that you see your UHC primary care provider before scheduling this appointment with Dr. Wares, and your primary care clinic does not have to be Medical Clinic Blue in order to schedule this appointment.
What to expect from us
We invite you to share openly and honestly with us. During office visits, we ask all patients questions relevant to their reason for the visit. This can cover topics such as personal medical history, use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual behavior, and family medical history. We want you to feel comfortable. Please know that we are gathering this information to better meet your health needs.
We invite you to share openly and honestly with us. During office visits, we ask all patients questions relevant to their reason for the visit. This can cover topics such as personal medical history, use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual behavior, and family medical history. We want you to feel comfortable. Please know that we are gathering this information to better meet your health needs.
Services we offer
If we are unable to offer a particular service, we will work with you to refer you to the appropriate facility.
How to Book an Appointment
To book an appointment for medical related gender care call 706-542-8691. Questions can be emailed to gendercare@uhs.uga.edu.
To book an appointment for medical related gender care call 706-542-8691. Questions can be emailed to gendercare@uhs.uga.edu.
How does the University Health Center Help Me?
• On campus location with a staff dedicated to student health and well-being
• No out-of-pocket office visit fees for Primary Care
• We bill private insurance for costs not covered by the student health fee (labs, pharmacy, etc.)
• On campus location with a staff dedicated to student health and well-being
• No out-of-pocket office visit fees for Primary Care
• We bill private insurance for costs not covered by the student health fee (labs, pharmacy, etc.)
PrEP
The University Health Center offers Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). To access, appointments should be made with your home clinic.
To learn more about PrEP, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html
The University Health Center offers Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). To access, appointments should be made with your home clinic.
To learn more about PrEP, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html