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National Coalition for LGBTQ Health survey reveals barriers to care

WEBA new survey conducted by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health highlights significant barriers to care, a lack of provider training and a rise in stigma and …

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New health director plans to enhance LGBTQ+ health care at Penn

WEBSeptember 12, 2023 4:15 pm. Penn Medicine’s first medical director for LGBTQ+ Health, Dr. Kevin Kline. Penn Medicine recently welcomed Dr. Kevin Kline as its first medical …

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Philadelphia FIGHT and Jane Shull honored for work in HIV …

WEBIn recognition of deep-rooted contributions to HIV research, education and care, The Wistar Institute will present its Legacy Awards to Philadelphia FIGHT; Jane …

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Introducing TelePrEP: Free HIV prevention via telehealth for Philly

WEBPhiladelphia’s model of being a user-friendly, no-cost, one-stop shop for sexual wellness is unique. Williams and his team wanted to implement the telePrEP …

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation continues to provide cutting edge care

WEBThe national organization AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a fixture in the HIV care community. Dating back to the 1980s, the organization provides an …

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Jefferson opens clinic for LGBTQ+ older adults in Philly

WEBFrom left, Dr. Brooke Salzman, Dr. John Liantonio, Dr. Michael Danielewicz, Dr. Anna Flattau, Sandy Beach, Dr. Keith Leaphart and Dr. Susan Parks at the Oct. 11 …

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LGBTQ-affirming healthcare in the Delaware Valley

WEBCooper already offers many services, such as gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP for HIV prevention, and chest masculinization or top surgery. “We also …

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New report shows the state of the HIV epidemic in Philadelphia

WEBThe Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) recently released its 2021 HIV Surveillance Report for the city of Philadelphia. It shows 365 recorded new …

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New online tool aims to identify and address health inequities …

WEBThe tool, an interactive data dashboard known as PA HEAT or the Pennsylvania Health Equity Analysis Tool, aims to give providers, community …

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Cancer report highlights LGBTQ+ issues

WEBThe ACS report states that gays and lesbians are 27% more likely to smoke than heterosexual individuals, while bisexuals are 66% more likely. Obesity is a risk …

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Health assessment shows disparities in LGBTQ community

WEBThe new report is the second statewide survey from the Bradbury-Sullivan Center, the health department and PHMC. In 2015 and 2016, the survey was piloted in …

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Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference to go virtual

WEBMazzoni Center’s 2021 Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) will be held virtually due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The Pennsylvania Convention Center …

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New Definition of ‘Infertility’ Is More Inclusive of LGBTQ+ and …

WEBDana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Award-winning blog and resource directory, with a searchable database …

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Executive order designates Philly as a safe haven for gender …

WEBMayor Jim Kenney on Tuesday signed an executive order that protects trans and gender-expansive individuals seeking and receiving gender-affirming care in …

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Adm. Rachel Levine speaks on visibility and misinformation against

WEBAdmiral Rachel Levine has had a busy year. As the Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Levine has spoken to …

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City Council votes to prohibit overdose prevention sites in most of

WEBPhiladelphia City Council voted on Thursday to prohibit overdose prevention sites in nine of the city’s 10 districts, another setback in a long fight from harm reduction …

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Evelyn Torres takes the reigns as executive director of Action …

WEBDecember 14, 2023 5:17 pm. Evelyn Torres was recently named executive director of Action Wellness, the organization that began as Action AIDS at the height of the HIV …

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Books for the beach

WEB“The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon” By John Joseph Autobiography Joseph, a legend in the New York hardcore scene as the singer for the Cro-Mags, lays it all out in …

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Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference celebrates 20 years

WEBThe 20th Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) will return in virtual format from July 21-23, 2022. Organized by Mazzoni Center staffers and …

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Americans need — and deserve — universal healthcare

WEBAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 133 million Americans have chronic illnesses — diabetes, asthma, HIV, cancer, heart disease, autoimmune …

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