The

Ginkgo Collective

Trans collective advocating for transgender autonomy in Pittsburgh, PA

About

We're a collective of transgender individuals in Pittsburgh, PA empowering our community with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to increase our autononomy regarding medical transition, in both formal healthcare settings and independently.

Events

Upcoming

teach-in

2pm June 17th, 2025

Big Idea Bookstore

Learn about accessing transgender healthcare under rights rollbacks and beyond

The current administration has issued several rights rollbacks targeting trans individuals. Before even this however, medical institutions have not met our needs or respected our autonomy. Learn about how to access transgender medical resources in Pittsburgh, how to effectively communicate with providers, and how to prepare for a shifting future.

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Resources

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Knowledge Base Guides

Services

appointment buddies

Need another body at your doctor's appointment, endocrinologist, or pharmacy visit? We'll come with you as a source of comfort and to help hold your medical provider more accountable.

Contact theginkgocollective@protonmail.com with your appointment details or questions!

provider reports

Wondering about other trans experiences with various Pittsburgh medical providers? Had a positive or negative experience yourself? We keep an internal database of experience reports, and from which share this knowledge with others as a way to ensure we can collectively find the best care possible.

Contact theginkgocollective@protonmail.com with either your questions or your experiences!

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