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Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. www.transhealth.org 🏳️‍⚧️
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We don’t get to choose our heroes. They show up and stand up and build foundations of greatness. There can be no doubt that Miss Major Griffin-Gracy was the hero we needed and she spent her whole life showing that to us. Yesterday, we lost a legend, a friend, and a mother. Rest in power.
“I don’t need their permission to exist, I exist in spite of them. I want you to train and teach and love on and create families within my community and gender non-conforming people, so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a history, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We’re entitled to be loved, and seek happiness, and share that with the people that we care about.”
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Today is World Mental Health Day.

A reminder, order, challenge from the late and great Audre Lorde:

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Person hugging themselves against a backdrop of bright pink and leaves. Transhealth logo. World Mental Health Day.
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Transphobia is the real horror- Fight it with us! This October help us reach our goal of 50 new donors to support gender-affirming care. Give now or spread the word! transhealth.org/donate
Black background, light gray and red splatter, light gray skeleton and transhealth logo. Transphobia is the real horror- fight it with us. Help us reach 50 new donors in October to support gender-affirming care. transhealth.org/donate
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It’s suicide prevention month. This month and every month, we want you to know that you are not alone.

🩷 If you need support contact the Trans Lifeline US hotline: 877-565-8860
You are not alone. About 1 person dies by suicide in the U.S. every 11 minutes. 3 in 4 trans people report considering suicide in their lifetime. Fine support at trans lifeline U.S. Hotline: 877-565-8860 September 2025 Wolrd Suicide Prevention Month Transhealth
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We’re proud to support Tapestry Health’s Walk For Every Body on Sunday, September 28 in Northampton, MA! This community walk raises vital funds for reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, overdose prevention, and access to healthcare for all.

Join us! p2p.onecause.com/tapestrywalk
White text box against colorful background. Transhealth and Talestry logos. Transhealth is a proud sponsor of the Walk for Every Body. Donate today. Community Walk. Make an impact. Sep 28.
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At Transhealth, we know that nothing fits quite so well as the Freedom To Be Ourselves! And now you can harness a little of that freedom for yourself with our new Transhealth Merch Drop! Scan the QR code or by visit bonfire.com/store/transhealth
A yellow and blue gradient background with a t-shirt, a hoodie, and a coffee mug. Each of the items has an image of happy looking people with the words “The Freedom to Be Ourselves” with Transhealth underneath. The graphic has titles that say, “New Transhealth Merch Just Dropped!” at the bottom the subheadings say, “Visit the Transhealth Store! Scan the QR Code Below,” and “Or get yours at: bonfire.com/store/transhealth”
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Transhealth patients can call and schedule their COVID and flu boosters starting tomorrow morning, September 9, 2025, at (413)-341-9400.
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This decision is more than policy: as Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said, “Massachusetts will not allow ideology to override evidence.” This is a responsible and clear-eyed stand for medical science, evidence, and the health of our communities.
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Residents can follow the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) guidance based on facts not fiction and vaccines recommended by DPH will remain covered by Massachusetts insurance companies. We also thank the leaders of Massachusetts’ health insurers who strongly support the Governor’s action.
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We applaud the strong leadership of Governor Maura Healey, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kiame Mahaniah, Senate President Karen E. Spilka, House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, and Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw.
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The Governor’s recent directive on vaccines ensures that Massachusetts will lead the way in public health. We’re proud that Massachusetts is standing up for science and evidence-based medical care.
A white background image with dark blue text. The graphics on the image are of a syringe and needle, a COVID-19 vaccine bottle, and a light blue shield with silver plus-sign crest. Floating around the shield are three virus bubbles. At the top the title reads: “Thank you Massachusetts for standing up for science and evidence-based medical care.” At the bottom, the transhealth logo is in dark blue.
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Of course. Thank you for all you do. 🩷
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For additional resources on overdose and harm reduction in MA and beyond: check out Safespot, the MA Harm Reduction Program Locator, Tapestry Health Harm Reduction Services, and the @harmreduction.org
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Is Narcan® safe? Yes! There are very few risks associated with using Narcan®, but Narcan® is temporary. It is still essential that you call for emergency services!
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Monitor the person, and apply a second dose the same way if they are still unresponsive. Then, carefully roll the person on their side into the ‘recovery’ position, follow the emergency operator instructions, and wait for emergency services.
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If the person is still unresponsive, call 911 immediately. Provide support to the person’s neck, tilt their head back, and gently insert the tip of the Narcan® spray into one nostril before pressing firmly down on the plunger to apply the dose.
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What is Narcan® and how to use it? Recognize the signs of an overdose, check for consciousness by shaking and shouting at the person, and grind your knuckles into their chest bone for 5-10 seconds if they are unresponsive.
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How should you respond to a potential overdose? Check for danger & call 911. Tell 911 your location, & stay on the line while following their instructions. If able, stay with the person until help arrives. Other first aid depends on the drugs causing the overdose, & how the person is responding.
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Can you spot an overdose? Look for chest pain, severe headaches, breathing difficulties, paranoia, agitation, and/or confusion, making snoring & gurgling sounds, or being unresponsive or unconscious. Exhibiting just 1 or 2 of these signs can indicate the need to seek immediate emergency help.
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day!

An overdose is when there is more of a drug present in a person’s system that the body can cope with, leading to harm and death. Importantly, overdose is described in many different ways around the world, and language is always evolving.
International Overdose Awareness Day August 31 Teanshealth
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Medically necessary trans healthcare NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Submit a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission! Get all the details and TAKE ACTION NOW – Use the QR code or visit transequality.org/ftc-hands-off-gac to leave a public comment on A4TE’s portal by Sep 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT!
The background of the image is black, with intersecting orange and yellow squiggly lines. At the top is a light blue bar leading into a QR code, the text in the blue bar reads: “Speak up for gender affirming healthcare!” Underneath in a white box, the text reads in larger black title font: “Submit a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission at: transequality.org/ftc-hands-off-gac “ At the bottom of the graphic the Transhealth logo is in white.
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Transhealth is proud to be a sponsor of: Belt It Out: A Big Gay Singalong at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity on Saturday, September 20th!

GET TICKETS AT
bombyx.live/events/belt-...
The top half of the graphic is a photo of a smiling singer, dressed professionally, holding a microphone in their right hand. Over the image in rainbow bubble font the text reads: “Belt it out: A Big Gay Singalong!” to the right of that text a white bubble with text reads: “A benefit for: Stonewall Community Foundation.” The bottom half of the graphic depicts a dark blue marquee sign with three spotlights aimed at the center. The marquee text reads: “Bombyx center for arts and equity, september 20th, sponsored by Transhealth” with the Transhealth logo at the bottom.
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Thank you @massgovernor.bsky.social , @massago.bsky.social , and all champions of trans rights in the MA legislature and government who are fighting to keep trans people in MA safe.
Shield 2.0 signed into law. “Politicians should not be making healthcare decisions for patients, their providers, and their families, and in Massachusetts that message into just clear: it’s the law.” - Jo Erwin, CEO Transhealth
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We’re looking for 5 people to host house party fundraisers for Transhealth between now & 12/31! Help us meet our annual fundraising goal!

We created a House Party Benefit Toolkit to guide you, and we’ll provide support every step of the way! Access the Toolkit at transhealth.org/house-party-toolkit
An orange and black graphic with text that reads: "Host a House Party Fundraiser to benefit Transhealth. Join the fight: We're looking for 5 people to hose house party fundraisers between now and December 31st! We make it simple: We've put together a toolkit to guide you. And we'll be with you to provide support every step of the way! For more information visit transhealth.org/house-party-toolkit or email fundraising@transhealth.org
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Transhealth is accepting new patients age 21 and younger for primary and specialty gender-affirming care, and new patients age 21+ for specialty gender-affirming care! Register a new patient by calling us at (413) 341-9400.

More info: transhealth.org/new-patients/
An off-yellow background, at the bottom is a large group of 10 young adult friends smiling, hugging, and cheering for a photo that an off-screen person is taking. The person offscreen is unseen, but their hand is present holding a camera for the photo. The Transhealth logo is overlaid on top of them, small in white. The text at the top is in dark navy bubble font and reads: “Care is open at Transhealth. Gender-affirming primary care. Gender-affirming specialty care. Surgery Letter Appointments. Register new patients at (413) 341-9400.”