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'A Very, Very Small Number' of Teens Receive Gender-Affirming Care, Study Finds

How many transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions? According to a peer-reviewed research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the answer is very, very few.

The study found that less than 0.1% of teenagers with private insurance in the U.S. are transgender and receive gender-related medicines. A recent mental health survey from the CDC found a much higher percentage — 3% of high school students — self-identified as transgender.

However, not all transgender people seek a medical diagnosis, or treatments related to their identity. "It's a very, very small number of people that has managed to eat up all of the oxygen in our political discourse over the last few months," Hughes observed.

 

Property Tax, Cannabis, Fracking Top Priorities for New Ohio Statehouse Leaders

The 136th Ohio General Assembly began to take shape this week as the Ohio House and Senate cemented their respective leadership teams and disclosed priorities over the next two years.

Priorities among Republican leaders include efforts to address rising property taxes; further regulate marijuana by adjusting the framework that legalized recreational use; and focus on energy independence through fracking.

Democratic leaders, meanwhile, said they’ll focus on bringing down the cost of living in Ohio, including on housing (through property tax reform and other means) and health care.

 

The Ohio Council Welcomes New Affiliate Member, ContinuumCloud

ContinuumCloud offers a spectrum of cloud-based software solutions intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of the behavioral health and human services industry. These solutions include an EHR platform, powered by Welligent; an HCM system, powered by DATIS e3; and a patient engagement platform, powered by CaredFor. Through these offerings, ContinuumCloud empowers organizations to provide high-quality care and deliver on their mission.

To learn more about ContinuumCloud, click here or contact Shelby Winkler, Event Marketing Manager.

 

 The Ohio Council Welcomes New Member Provider, Psycho Social Therapies

Psycho Social Therapies in Beachwood, OH - Max Compton, CEO can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (216) 292-2880. 

Psycho Social Therapies is a for-profit organization, providing Independent Psychotherapy, MedSom, and TBS services to the geriatric and long-term care community in all Ohio counties. 

Click here to learn more about Psycho Social Therapies!

 

 

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo

We’re thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated lineup of educational sessions for the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo! Whether you’re aiming to stay ahead of the latest safety trends, discover innovative solutions to workplace challenges, or expand your professional expertise, OSCoffers something for everyone.

Our carefully curated sessions are crafted to provide actionable insights, practical tools, and real-world strategies, empowering you to excel in workplace safety. From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking educational sessions, the opportunities for growth are limitless.

Explore the sessions today and start planning your path to success at OSC25! Mark your calendars – registration opens in January. We can't wait to see you there!

 
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