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Our role The centre supports people who are transgender or who are questioning their gender identity, together with their loved ones, by giving them the opportunity to explain their difficulties and put their questions to  trained healthcare professionals. Our multidisciplinary team supports people of all ages, from children to adults, as part of an open and non-pathologizing approach. Our mission is also to provide information within the various health structures. Our specialities The centre has a multidisciplinary team and experts who are references in their specialities, consequently providing the most comprehensive support possible: Psychology and Sexology: Our psychologists and sexologists are at the heart of the support provided by the Horizon TransIdentity Centre. They are ready to listen to the life experiences of beneficiaries in a one-to-one, family or group context. Social service: This provides information and assistance to facilitate administrative procedures (link with the various institutions the beneficiaries are in contact with, assistance in obtaining identity documents, financial accompaniment, etc.) Paediatric endocrinology: Permits support during puberty, comprehensive health checkups and detailed information on puberty blockers as well as on the various gender-affirming hormone  treatments. When these treatments are prescribed the child endocrinologist makes regular progress checks to ensure the young person in question receives optimal care. Endocrinology: Permits detailed information on the different gender-affirming treatments. When these treatments are prescribed the endocrinologist makes a regular progress check to ensure optimal care. Gynaecology: Our Gynaecology Department has solid experience in the field of fertility preservation and medically assisted procreation. Our department ca also support beneficiaries when undergoing certain surgical procedures (hysterectomy, ovariectomy, etc.).   Urology and paediatric urology: The Urology Department permits support and follow-up before and after gender-affirming surgery  (metaidoïoplasty, phalloplasty, etc.)Child, adolescent and adult psychology: For beneficiaries who express the need, these departments permit an assessment and monitoring of a mental health problem by child psychiatrists and psychiatrists trained to be aware of and attentive to the plurality of gender expression. Plastic surgery: Our department proposes support throughout the various gender-affirming surgical procedures (torsoplasty, breast enlargement, facial surgery, etc.)Genetics: The Genetics Department is available to respond to doubts and questions, especially for intersex beneficiaries. Internal medicine: Through the HIV Reference Centre in particular, we are able to offer advice and support on sexual health.  Our team Centre :Marie Poncelet - CoordinatorSandrine Deplus – Psychologist & Case ManagerIsabelle Lambotte – Child and adolescent psychologistGéraldine Van Braekel - SexologistFeryalHaddouch – Social workerDenis Storme– Social worker Centre references, per speciality:Child urologist: Karim KhelifChild endocrinologist: Cécile Brachet & Alfredo VicinanzaChild psychiatry: Marie Poncelet & Véronique DelvenneEndocrinology: AglaiaKyrill i& Rebecca FischlerUrology: Thierry RoumeguereGynaeology: OraniteGoldrat& Anne DelbaerePlastic surgery: Diane Franck & Frederic UrbainGenetics: Catherine Vilain & Urielle UllmannPsychiatry: Camille PointInternal medicine – HIV Reference Centre : Jean-Christophe Goffard Contacts For beneficiaries aged under 16: child psychiatry consultation secretariat at HUDERF : +32 (0)2 477 31 80For those aged 16 and over: secretariat for child psychiatry consultations at Erasme : +32 (0)2 555 32 96

Erasmus Hospital Phone +32 2 555 31 11 Address Erasmus Hospital Route de Lennik 808 1070 Brussels Belgium Bus Bus STIB: No. 74, “Erasmus” stop Bus De Lijn: Nos 620 (Anderlecht – Zaventem) stop " Anderlecht Erasmus" and R42 (Brussel-Zuid - Leerbeek) , “Anderlecht Erasmus” or "Ijzerkruis"stop Bike Bike parking is available close to the hospital. Plan your route  A Villo bike sharing station is also at your service Metro Line 5, “Erasmus”stop (terminus) Car From Namur: via E411 – join E40 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Liège: via E40 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Mons: via E42 – join E19 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Antwerp: via E19 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Ghent: via E40 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Ostend :via A10 – join E40 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus From Charleroi :via E420 – join E19 – Exit 16 or 15a ULB Erasmus There is a car park next to the hospital for patients and visitors. This car park is accessible from exit 15a without entering the Low Emission Zone (LEZ - see LEZ map). Taxi To travel by taxi  To travel by Collecto share taxi   EMC (Erasmus Medical Center) Phone +32 2 555 35 85 Address EMC (Erasmus Medical Center) Route de Lennik 900 1070 Brussels Belgium Erasmus Outpatient Centre (Imedia) Phone +32 2 555 33 12 Address Erasmus Outpatient Centre (Imedia) Route de Lennik 501 1070 Brussels Belgium Find the map of the different sites on the Erasmus Campus File plan_sites_campus_erasme_complet.pdf Lothier Polyclinic Phone +32 2 221 87 11 Address Lothier Polyclinic Boulevard Baudouin 27 1000 Brussels Belgium Trauma and Rehabilitation Centre (CTR) Phone +32 2 475 12 11 Address Trauma and Rehabilitation Centre (CTR) Place A.Van Gehuchten 4 1020 Brussels Belgium Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre (CRG) Phone +32 2 777 22 00 Address Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre (CRG) Rue de la Charrette 27 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Belgium Addresses and access by car and public transport

Our role The Hospital Hygiene and Epidemiology Clinic is the operational structure responsible for preventing healthcare-associated infections at Erasme Hospital. It is staffed by doctors and hygiene nurses. Image Image Image Image Our tasks In accordance with legal requirements, the Epidemiology Clinic is mainly responsible for the following tasks: Developing, implementing and monitoring a strategy for standard protective measures aimed at preventing the transmission of infectious germs and monitoring nosocomial infections.Implementing a strategy to combat epidemics.Monitoring hygiene-related aspects of hospital activities, such as building construction and alterations, activities in the Operating Theatre and other medico-technical sectors.Training and informing hospital staff about infection prevention measures.To carry out these various tasks, the Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene Clinic works closely with the Medical Director, the Director of the Nursing Department and the Hospital Hygiene Committee.Nosocomial infections complicate 5 to 10% of hospital admissions and are one of the most significant causes of serious adverse events occurring in hospital. The consequences are high mortality and morbidity, and prolonged and more costly hospital stays.Preventing them is therefore a strategic priority for all institutions, both in terms of patients and public health authorities.To carry out its preventive missions, the Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene Clinic works in collaboration with all the hospital's departments. Our core activities Surveillance and prevention programsThe Epidemiology and Hospital Hygiene Clinic of the Erasme Hospital has implemented several epidemiological surveillance programs adapted to our institution. We also participate in national surveillance programs established by the Institute of Public Health.National campaignsErasme Hospital participates in all federal initiatives concerning infection prevention (such as campaigns to promote hand hygiene, and initiatives of the federal hospital hygiene platform).International studiesConcerned about the importance of controlling the consumption of antibiotics in the prevention of bacterial resistance to them, the Erasmus Hospital regularly participates in European research programs focused on nosocomial infections and their prevention.Edition of recommendations and prevention proceduresThe Epidemiology and Hospital Hygiene Clinic at Erasme Hospital publishes information documents or infection prevention procedures. These documents are available on the hospital intranet site or on request from Dr. Byl.Continuing information and trainingThe Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene Clinic provides you with various training and information tools (available on the intranet site or from Dr Byl).Regional hospital hygiene platform - Brussels/Walloon BrabantThe Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene Clinic coordinates the activities of the Brussels/Walloon Brabant Regional Hospital Hygiene Platform.To learn about the activities of the Federal Platform and the various regional hygiene platforms, we invite you to visit the website (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment.Hygiene trainingThe Free University of Brussels co-organizes a Complementary Master in Hospital Hygiene in collaboration with UCL and ULg. This training is intended to train both doctors and public health nurses.   Our specialists Baudouin Byl, responsible doctorHuguette Strale, nurse coordinator

To ensure you receive the right care and to guarantee your safety, we check systematically your identification data (first name, last name, date of birth) at each stage of your care pathway. Do not be surprised if members of the medical or paramedical team also ask for these at the time of your consultation.   The right treatment for the right patient