"Now more than ever, equal access to quality care should be available to all, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community," said Joseph Knoll of SPEKTRUM Health, a nurse practitioner-led, gender-affirming care clinic in Florida. "This is why FOLX is linking arms with SPEKTRUM Health, to provide continued access to Gender Affirming Treatment. ![]() When the law goes into effect, FOLX MDs and DOs at in-person locations will need to begin seeing patients, and FOLX is planning for that now. The majority of FOLX members receive their prescriptions via mail and FOLX is ensuring all patients due for refills get them on time for as long as it continues to be legal. Currently, FOLX remains able to provide their expert gender-affirming care via telehealth with a range of providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as they have been since 2020. The following measures have been implemented by FOLX: continued refills for current members, access to same day telehealth appointments for Florida residents, expanding MD and DO coverage in the state and establishing in-person locations. While the timeline for implementation remains uncertain, FOLX is preparing for changes when the Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine adopt emergency rules per the bill and is creating pathways to ensure continuous care in compliance with potential regulatory changes. SB 254 was passed by the Florida legislature and was signed by Governor DeSantis today, May 17. "FOLX remains dedicated to doing everything we can to ensure seamless access to healthcare services for our community, even when faced with legislative challenges." "Gender-affirming care is life-saving healthcare, validated and supported by every major medical institution," said FOLX's Chief Clinical Officer Kate Steinle. By adapting its operations to meet legal requirements, FOLX reaffirms its mission to provide comprehensive support and care to the LGBTQIA+ community. An estimated 80% of transgender people in Florida receive their gender-affirming care from Nurse Practitioners and will lose access under this bill. Caring for your binder will extend its lifespan, and in turn will keep it safer to use.FOLX recognizes the concerns surrounding access to essential gender-affirming care and is taking decisive steps to ensure uninterrupted services for their members, who currently receive care via telehealth, as well as the thousands of transgender Floridians who will lose access to care as a result of this bill. Wash your binder regularly, especially if you’ve sweated a lot. ![]() Never wear your binder to sleep, it can be harmful for your health.Listen to your body, if you feel uncomfortable, if the binder feels too small or you have difficulty breathing, or if anything feels wrong, take off the binder and give your body some time to recover.If you are new to binding, take the time to build up to 8 hours by doing a couple hours at a time. Keep in mind not to bind for more than 8 hours in a row.Do not iron your binder, as it might get damaged.įor a step by step on how to wash your binder, click here.Do not bleach or dry clean your binder. ![]() No tumble dry as it might damage or shrink the binder, hang it in the shade to dry.If you really need to use your washing machine, put your binder in a lingerie bag and use the “Delicates” or “Gentle” setting, with cold water (warm/hot water might shrink the garment). If you are in-between sizes, choose the higher size.ĭue to manual measuring, sizing might differ slightly (up to 3cm). Size: Use this sizing guide to find the best fit. The LesMask binders are more suited to people requiring lower compression levels, with a lower budget, or who want to try before committing to a more expensive binder. The back of the binders are manufactured with a reinforced, yet flexible, breathable mesh, which is great for Australian Summers! They close at the front with hooks, and have adjustable shoulder straps, providing a wider range of comfort and fit. Our LesMask binders offer a medium level of compression.
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