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Thank you for considering Olive View-UCLA Medical Center as your source of healthcare.\u00a0 Olive View is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive healthcare to our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) patients and their families.\u00a0 \u00a0We understand how important it is to receive healthcare in a setting where you feel comfortable, open and safe with your provider team.<\/p>\n

As part of Health Services, we take pride in building a diverse community of workforce members who reflect the spirit of the communities we serve. \u00a0Listed below are hospital policies that define our LGBTQ+\u00a0practices\u00a0as well as links to community resources to assist you on your journey to good health.\u00a0 If we can offer personalized assistance or help answer any questions you may\u00a0have, please reach out to us at\u00a0OVMLGBTQ@dhs.lacounty.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming you into our community of care, and hope you will consider joining us on your path to health and wellness.<\/p>\n

LGBTQ Friendly and Knowledgeable Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients. \u00a0The providers below have requested to be on our list of LGBTQ+ Friendly Providers.<\/p>\n

Emergency Medicine<\/em>
\nGreg Moran, MD
\nPamela Dyne, MD<\/p>\n

Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/em>
\nLisa Garcia, MD
\nMichelle Han, MD
\nLirona Katzir, MD
\nMasaru Negi, MD<\/p>\n

Endocrinology<\/em>
\nNasser Mikhail, MD<\/p>\n

Medicine<\/em>
\nSoma Wali, MD<\/p>\n

Pediatrics<\/em>
\nShannon Thyne, MD
\nJoseph Rojas, MD
\nBahareh Gordon, MD
\nKelsi McCoy, MD<\/p>\n

Psychiatry<\/em>
\nJanine Roach, MD
\nBenjamin Woo, MD
\nDavin Agustines, DO
\nIljie Fitzgerald, MD
\nJeffrey Cardenas, MD
\nValery Chamberlin, MD<\/p>\n

Department of Rehabilitation<\/em>
\nLeanne Stein, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
\nMyisha Jones, Recreation Therapy<\/p>\n

Surgery<\/em>
\nJane Yang, MD<\/p>\n

Transgender Health Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

DHS<\/span>\u00a0is proud to provide transgender knowledgeable and specific care. For more information on transgender care or for a referral, please speak to your primary care provider.<\/p>\n

Alexis Project at LA General
\n<\/a>Transgender Care Policy<\/a>
\nCalifornia Department of Healthcare Services Statement of Nondiscrimination on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n

LGBTQ Health Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Would you like more information about LGBTQ+ specific topics, such as cancer, PrEP, HIV and other concerns of the community? The links below may be helpful.<\/p>\n

CDC on LGBTQ+ health. Includes health topics for gay and bisexual men, lesbians and bisexual women, LGBT Youth, transgender individuals, HIV\/AIDS.<\/a><\/div>\n

Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women<\/a>
\nCancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men<\/a>
\nInformation regarding PreP and PEP in LA County<\/a>
\nGet PrEP LA<\/a>
\nNational LGBT Cancer Network<\/a><\/p>\n

Hospital Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are policies in place to prevent discrimination and protect the rights of patients, faculty, staff, visitors and the hospital community. For further information on specific policies, please read below.<\/p>\n

Patient Rights
\n<\/a>Visitors Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

LA County and State Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Los Angeles County and the State of California have policies of equity regarding gender identity and expression and sexual orientation. Specific documentation is listed below.<\/p>\n

County Policy of Equity
\n<\/a>County Policy of Equity Updated
\n<\/a>County Policy of Equity and Reporting
\n<\/a>Equal Employment Opportunity and State Policies<\/a>
\nGender Non Discrimination Guidelines
\n<\/a>Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Policy of Equity
\n<\/a>LA County Employment non-discrimination
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State\/National Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bisexual Resource Center<\/a>
\nAdvocacy and Services for LGBT Elders<\/a>
\nStill Bisexual<\/a>
\nGLBT National Hotline\u00a0(888) 843-4564
\nLGBT Center Directory<\/a>
\nLGBT National Help Center<\/a>
\nTrans Can Work<\/a><\/p>\n

Transgender Health Care Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are a transgender person, accessing the right health care resources can be difficult. Below are clinics and programs that may be helpful.<\/p>\n

Transgender Health Care at St. John\u2019s Hospital<\/a>
\n(323) 541-1411<\/p>\n

Warner Traynham Clinic<\/a>
\n326 W. 23rd Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90007<\/p>\n

UCLA Gender Health Program<\/a><\/p>\n

genderhealth@mednet.ucla.edu<\/a>
\n(310) 267-4334<\/p>\n

CHLA Transgender Youth program<\/a>
\n5000 Sunset Blvd. 4th<\/sup>\u00a0floor
\nLos Angeles, CA 90027
\n(323) 361-2390
\nMedical care, hormone therapy, consultation with gender specialists to gender-questioning individuals age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

Transgender Services at Los Angeles LGBT Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Friends Community Center TransAction Program<\/a>
\n(323) 463-1601
\nSupport groups and life skills groups for transgender women<\/p>\n

LA Care Health Plan TransHealth Program
\n<\/a>transgenderhealthprogram@lacare.org
\n213-694-1250 ext. 4267
\n1055 West 7th Street 10th Floor
\nLos Angeles, CA 90017<\/p>\n

Local Community Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safe spaces in and around our community which provide support groups, counseling and social services for people across the gender and sexuality spectrum.<\/p>\n

The Village Family Services
\n<\/a>6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 200
\nNorth Hollywood, CA 91606
\n(818)755-8786<\/p>\n

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (LAGLC)<\/a>
\n1625 North Schrader Blvd
\nHollywood, CA 90028<\/p>\n

Los Angeles LGBT Center<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n