26Health Appoints New Interim CEO
26Health’s Board of Directors has named Latrice Stewart as the new interim chief executive officer of the award-winning healthcare nonprofit organization, effective immediately. Stewart, who was appointed as 26Health’s chief operating officer in March 2024, brings to the table three decades of executive healthcare experience. She also has a proven history of impressive leadership, including […]
Gender-Affirming Care Returns to 26Health
26Health is excited to welcome back and accept new patients seeking gender-affirming care in Orlando and Central Florida. In a federal ruling that came down this week, a judge blocked the state of Florida from enforcing parts of a 2023 law that banned or restricted medical care for transgender children and adults. “Hormone Replacement Therapy […]
Fight the Stigma, Keep Your Emotional Health!
How many times have your feelings become so overwhelming that you felt like you would be crushed under the weight of your worries? If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with depression or anxiety. Know that you are not alone, and your feelings are genuine. This is why Emotional Wellness Month is a much-needed […]
Mental Health Needs to Be the Fourth Emergency Service
We desperately need more mental health services to combat the crises we are facing as a nation. Sadly, Florida ranks as one of the worst states in providing mental health funding and access to care. Over 60% of Floridians are living with a mental health condition and not getting the treatment they need. Nearly 64% of […]
Health Disparities for African Americans are Only Going to get Worse
In the U.S., we have said goodbye to a lot of things lately. From affirmative action to reproductive autonomy, to gender-affirming care, legal protections for some of our countries’ most vulnerable populations are seemingly being rolled back every day. With these losses comes the undeniable impact on already existing and unacceptable disparities in Communities of […]
What it means to be an LGBTQ+ Ally
The history of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States has always been turbulent. LGBTQ+ activists have worked tirelessly to advance the cause–and we have indeed seen significant strides in the past few decades–but with the progress of human rights comes political and sociological pushback. As such, the need for allyship continues. So if you’re looking […]
From Gender Dysphoria to Euphoria: How Gen Z is Reclaiming Trans Identity
Trans identities have been defined and rule-bound by the healthcare industry for decades. Our bodies, minds, gender expression, and intentions for transitioning have been scrutinized and labeled, from the days of transsexualism to the more recent gender dysphoria. We’ve been subjected to checklists of criteria to be “diagnosed” with different disorders, once used to invalidate […]
The Link Between Bills Restricting Abortion Rights and Transgender Rights
Recently, the Supreme Court allowed a Texas law to go into effect that bans abortions after six weeks of gestation. In their recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers introduced various bills limiting transgender people’s access to bathrooms and prohibiting birth certificate changes. A significant number of the bills attempt to restrict or prohibit young trans people’s […]
What to Expect When You Want to Foster or Adopt a Child in Florida
Learn more about fostering or adopting a child in Florida, including the application process, home study, and how we can help.