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Meet the nurses helping trans people transition in London

A unique program that offers trans-specific health care for people who identify as transgender in London is at capacity, with about 300 clients and another 50 on a waitlist.

Robbie McLaughlin and Robyn Hodgson help people access hormones and surgeries

Robbie McLaughlin and Robyn Hodgson are registered nurses, who are part of the Trans Health Team at the London InterCommunity Health Centre. (Rebecca Zandbergen/CBC London)

A unique program that offers trans-specific health care for people who identify as transgender in London is at capacity, with about 300 clients and another 50 on a waitlist.

Robbie McLaughlin and Robyn Hodgson areregistered nurses, who are part of the Trans Health Team at the London InterCommunity Health Centre.

The program offers a variety of services, but Hodgson and McLaughlin often help people with access to hormones and surgical referrals.

Nurses describe their work as 'rewarding':

These nurses are helping trans Londoners transition

5 years ago
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Robbie McLaughlin and Robyn Hodgson are registered nurses on the Trans Health Team at the London Intercommunity Health Centre.