Lakeside Medical Clinic is a safe space for all, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Together we can create a safe space for everyone to be treated with compassion & respect.
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For a list of local 2SLGBTQ, Gender Identity, Gender Diversity, and Transgender Supports, please see below.
Healthline 811 – Saskatchewan’s confidential 24/7 phone line staffed by registered nurses, client navigators, registered psychiatric nurses and social workers. HealthLine can provide information on resources within the province.
HealthLine online (search Gender Identity) – Find answers to your health questions with HealthLine online.
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Dr. Jamil Sawaya is one of the newest physicians to join the Lakeside Medical clinic team!
Dr. Sawaya has a special interest in serving the 2SLGBTQ community, with a focus on Transgender Health. Dr. Sawaya is committed to supporting patients in all aspects of their Transgender health journey.
Ask your family doctor, or Urgent Care physician for a referral to Dr. Sawaya to discuss various tools, supports and resources available to you on your health journey.
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*info from Saskatchewan.ca
Several surgeries may be required as part of the gender affirming process. The most common procedures, such as hysterectomy and mastectomy, are provided in Saskatchewan. More complex procedures may require sub-specialized training which may not be available within the province.
If residents wish to go outside of Saskatchewan for gender affirming surgery, the Ministry of Health may cover up to 100 per cent of physician costs associated with some procedures, on the recommendation of a recognized authority. Travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
Prior approval is required from the Ministry for coverage of specialized surgical services or therapies that are only available outside Saskatchewan. A small number of procedures, mostly considered experimental or non-functional, are not covered.
5. Patients can be referred to an in-province specialist for surgeries, such as hysterectomy or mastectomy, which are covered and insured in Saskatchewan.
The cost of travel, accommodation and meals to access health services is not covered. In certain circumstances, Canada Revenue Agency may consider these expenses as tax deductions.
For more information about medical coverage, contact the Ministry of Health’s Medical Services Branch at 1-800-667-7523 or 306-787-3475 (Regina).
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Residents who have an active Saskatchewan health card would be eligible for coverage of certain hormone replacement therapy listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary. Individuals would pay according to their approved co-payment. Inquiries about hormone therapy coverage can be directed to the Ministry of Health’s Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch at 1-800-667-7581 or 306-787-3317.
For help in resolving concerns or accessing services, contact a Quality of Care Coordinator in your area.
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OutSaskatoon’s mission is to uplift 2SLGBTQ people by leading, serving, and supporting in a dynamic community. We foster physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health through intentional services and meaningful engagement.
Learn more by visiting their website by clicking HERE.
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Pflag Canada is proud to be Canada’s only national organization that offers peer-to-peer support striving to help all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We support, educate and provide resources to anyone with questions or concerns. We promise to offer local, practical, and emotional peer-to-peer family support for individuals and their loved ones challenged by gender/sexual identity.
Learn more by visiting their website by clicking HERE.
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We address issues of gender and sexuality and provide services to improve the socio-emotional health of those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, and queer (GLBTT2IQ*) community. Everyone is welcome regardless of how they define themselves in terms of gender or sexual identity. We offer a peer support counselling line, a drop-in centre, a resource library, groups, and special events.
306-665-1224
800-358-1833 (Toll Free)
800-358-1833 (Crisis Line)
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TransSask Support Services’ vision is that all people of Saskatchewan no matter their sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression have the information, support, and opportunities needed to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have.
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Recognizing, valuing, celebrating, and supporting Two Spirit, queer, lesbian, gay, trans, bi, and other gender and sexually-diverse people and their families.
The 2022 Saskatoon Pride Festival takes place June 12 to 18.
For more, click HERE.
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*Available to U of S students
The USSU Pride Centre is a welcoming, vivacious, and celebratory campus community. We provide a friendly environment with a diverse group of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
The Pride Centre seeks to work with people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in an open and progressive environment that advocates, celebrates and affirms sexual and gender diversity.
For more, click HERE.
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Have questions about your sexual health? We have welcoming and non-judgmental physicians and nurses who provide comfortable and caring clinical care. Saskatoon Sexual Health runs regular scheduled and drop-in clinics. Please arrive early during drop-in times, these clinics always fill up.
At our clinic, you can access:
For more info, click HERE.
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To suggest an additional available support for 2SLGBTQ, Transgender & Gender Diverse Patients, please email info to admin@lakeside.ca