Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia (GCANS) is applauding a provincial government decision that will mean fewer barriers and shorter wait times for Nova Scotians seeking gender-affirming surgeries, but says this is just the beginning. “Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia is happy to hear about the recent changes made by the Department of Health and Wellness […]
Advocates say gender-affirming health care access crisis in Nova Scotia worsening as barriers increase
Only provider of gender-affirming surgery no longer offering services, two key specialists no longer taking referrals.
Nova Scotia may have the highest proportion of trans and gender diverse individuals in Canada, but advocates say those who need to access gender-affirming health care are facing increased barriers and lives are at risk. In a media release Tuesday evening, the non-profit Halifax Sexual Health Centre (HSHC) said its members learned on Monday of […]