Medicine continues to evolve as our knowledge of health and the associated sciences of physiology, biology and chemistry grow.
But this evolution of medical advancement develops within the context of
human culture. This culture is rapidly diversifying as it becomes increasingly global.
This cultural impetus encourages each person to be a complete human being.
This process has generated an incrediblely rich society, if one appreciates diversity.
One area where this diversity is demonstrable is in the spectrum of sexual identity.
Now, one can not read the newspaper or turn on the television without seeing
stories reflecting our attempts as a culture to accept each individual's sexuality.
At the touch of a mouse,we can connect with people from all walks of life and from all over this globe.
An impetus is evident which encourages each person to seek individualization.
As we enter the 21st. century, medical care needs to evolve and to keep in step with these changes.
While physicians in the process of providing care have always had to address the sexuality of their patients,
physicians, as a rule, have reflected the values of the society they have practiced in. Our society is evolving
in its sophistication of the human experience.
In our practice, we try to create an environment where people can obtain quality
health care and not fear that they will be ridiculed or experience discriminatory behaviour.
Our increased sensitivity to these issues and related aspects is what we mean by 'gender sensitive' care. Basically, whatever your sexual orientation is, you can comfortably obtain medical care at the Family Wellness Center whether you
identify yourself as straight, gay, lesbian, transexual, or uncertain.
Our goal is to provide quality healthcare, not to be judgemental of people's lifestyles. If you have further questions, please feel free to discuss them with our healthcare providers.