The Robert Eads Foundation.
In 2001, Robert Eads died of ovarian cancer at age 52. Before his death, Eads was denied treatment by over 20 doctors based on the fact that he was genetically female but was living as a man. The last year of his life is documented in the award-winning film "Southern Comfort ". Though Robert's story is unique in that it was captured on film, it is by no means an isolated occurence. He was one of many patients who have been discriminated against because of their gender identity or expression.
Health care providers are in a position to have great influence over the quality of care patients receive. Unfortunately, some may not have the information they need to offer appropriate care to transgender patients.
After serving for as director in 2010 of the Robert Eads Health Project, Jennifer Barge noticed that the numbers of the attendees for that project was decreasing.She felt that is a good thing, as now there are many organizations that have grown to serve the transmasculine community with respect. One such organization is the Feminists Women's Health Center in Atlanta, GA. You can contact the trans-health director by calling the clinic and asking for Chloe, or visit site at www.feministcenter.org
Upon stepping down from the SCC B.O.D. , and with the blessing of both Lola Cola and Robert's youngest son, we decided to form an a national organization that would be available as a resource to help with trans-masculine health needs, that is the mission of the Robert Eads Foundation. As this project grows with the help of our community through donations, we will be able to help fund much needed exams and operations for transmen across the country.
Another goal is to assist in coordinating a national resource guide that will help all transgender people in any part of the country get the service they need.
Please visit this site for more resources in regard to trans masculine health needs in the Fall of 2011.
If you have a need, please email us at transgenderhealthcoordinators@yahoo.com
Health care providers are in a position to have great influence over the quality of care patients receive. Unfortunately, some may not have the information they need to offer appropriate care to transgender patients.
After serving for as director in 2010 of the Robert Eads Health Project, Jennifer Barge noticed that the numbers of the attendees for that project was decreasing.She felt that is a good thing, as now there are many organizations that have grown to serve the transmasculine community with respect. One such organization is the Feminists Women's Health Center in Atlanta, GA. You can contact the trans-health director by calling the clinic and asking for Chloe, or visit site at www.feministcenter.org
Upon stepping down from the SCC B.O.D. , and with the blessing of both Lola Cola and Robert's youngest son, we decided to form an a national organization that would be available as a resource to help with trans-masculine health needs, that is the mission of the Robert Eads Foundation. As this project grows with the help of our community through donations, we will be able to help fund much needed exams and operations for transmen across the country.
Another goal is to assist in coordinating a national resource guide that will help all transgender people in any part of the country get the service they need.
Please visit this site for more resources in regard to trans masculine health needs in the Fall of 2011.
If you have a need, please email us at transgenderhealthcoordinators@yahoo.com
