Santa Clara’s First Transgender Health Clinic Set To Open
The idea for the specialized clinic came from a county health-assessment survey five years ago, which found that 82 percent of transgender residents who responded said there were not enough health professionals adequately trained to care for them.
The Mercury News:
Transgender Services Boosted In Santa Clara County With New Manager, Clinic Plans
For years, it’s been a community that health officials say has been underserved. But now transgender residents in Santa Clara County will have their own health clinic that specializes in their care. The county’s first transgender health clinic is scheduled to open in the fall on the second floor of the Valley Health Center Downtown on East Santa Clara Street in San Jose. “There’s a long history of this community being treated poorly and that has resulted in individuals not seeking care,” said Maribel Martinez, director of the county Office of LGBTQ Affairs. “We want a happy and healthy population, and that’s only possible if all residents have access to medical care proficient for their needs.” (Salonga, 4/16)
In other news from across the state —
The Mercury News:
Is Their Marriage About Love, Or Abuse? California Case Goes To Judge To Decide
“Your honor, I love Ryan Paul Morris-Spicer with all my heart, soul and being,” Sean Spicer told the judge who’ll be deciding whether he remains as legal guardian for his husband, who has the mental capacity of a 6-year-old. “We really do have a close knit, loving family. True, we have had our bumps in the road, but what family hasn’t?” (Sforza, 4/17)
The Modesto Bee:
FBI Operation In Stanislaus Nets Drug-Trafficking Arrests
At least six people were arrested in Stanislaus County on Wednesday by FBI agents assisted by Modesto and Turlock police. Lauren Horwood, spokeswoman for the California Eastern District office of the U.S. Attorney's Office, gave a brief statement to The Bee, saying the six arrested "were charged in a sealed indictment last Thursday (April 5) with 'multistate drug trafficking organization with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin'.” (Farrow, 4/12)