Dr. Lorne Warneke

Dr. Warneke, a University of Alberta medical graduate, dedicated over 50 years to improving psychiatric and medical care for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Initially focused on treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, he later became a pioneer in transgender health advocacy. In 1984, he championed coverage for gender affirmation surgery, advocating again when it was delisted in 2009. Warneke founded Canada’s first Gender Clinic at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in 1996. Despite facing discrimination, he persistently lobbied for inclusive human rights legislation. Honored with a U of A Distinguished Alumni Award, he transformed countless lives through compassionate, groundbreaking care.

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