Trans and gender-diverse people in Saskatchewan need better access to primary care

Trans and gender-diverse people in Saskatchewan face challenges accessing primary care. (Shutterstock)

Research has demonstrated time and again that the social marginalization and exclusion experienced by many people who are trans and gender diverse are closely tied to having poorer health, including higher rates of chronic illness.

This may be because many trans and gender-diverse people have had negative experiences with health-care providers, or feel that the health-care system is ill-equipped to handle their needs, or are on long waiting lists for care.