Jess Guerriero, M.S.W., M.A., an intake and referral specialist at OHSU Transgender Health Program, serves as a safe and welcoming point of contact for OHSU transgender patients. (OHSU/Fritz Liedtke)

"My health has changed remarkably for the better since I started transitioning," says Molly Palmer, 45. In addition to receiving transition care at OHSU, Palmer has also made drastic lifestyle changes including exercising, eating better and quitting smoking, following healthcare recommendations of OHSU staff. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

"My health has changed remarkably for the better since I started transitioning," says Molly Palmer, 45. In addition to receiving transition care at OHSU, Palmer has also made drastic lifestyle changes including exercising, eating better and quitting smoking, following healthcare recommendations of OHSU staff. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Carter Anderson of Butte Falls, with his mother Courtney, during an appointment at OHSU, late 2017. Carter was diagnosed with PKAN - Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, a genetic disease which affects his ability to walk, talk, eat and control basic movements. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

(Left to right) Carter Anderson of Butte Falls, with his parents Courtney and Blair Anderson, during an appointment at OHSU in late 2017. Carter was diagnosed with PKAN - Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, a genetic disease which affects his ability to walk, talk, eat and control basic movements. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Carter Anderson of Butte Falls, with his mother Courtney (center) during an appointment at OHSU with Dr. Susan Hayflick in 2017. Carter was diagnosed with PKAN - Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, a genetic disease which affects his ability to walk, talk, eat and control basic movements. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Dr. Meryl Sundy (left) works with Ashley Wirth as they volunteer with the Casey Eye Institute Outreach Program during a service trip working with the Klamath Tribes community in Chiloquin, Oregon, June 3, 2019. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)