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As part of our efforts to promote LGBT Health Awareness Week, we have created a promotional poster available for downloading as either a high resolution (for printing) or low resolution (for online viewing)
As part of our campaign to educate LGBT communities about health issues that affect our lives in significant ways, we have prepared a series of 13 factsheets - each addressing a specific health concern in LGBT communities.
These factsheets in PDF format are now available online for use in activities in your local communities. For your convenience, each file is available in both high and low resolutions and can be downloaded individually or together here as one compressed file.
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ANN ARBOR, MI •
BALTIMORE, MD •
BOSTON, MA •
CHICAGO, IL •
DES MOINES, IA •
EL PASO, TX •
LAS VEGAS, NV •
NEW YORK, NY •
PHILADELPHIA, PA •
SAINT LOUIS, MO •
SAN ANTONIO, TX •
WASHINGTON, DC
If you would like to have your events listed here, please contact us directly at: coalition@lgbthealth.net
Ann Arbor, MI
Monday, March 14, 2005, 12-1pm
The keynote address ìCaring for the LGBT communities: medical concerns & health disparitiesî with Elisabeth Gruskin, Dr.P.H., of the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute. North Lecture Hall of the Medical Science Building II at the U-M Medical School off Catherine Street
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 12-1pm
ìThe sociopolitical implications of the possible genetic contributions to sexual orientation,î with Elizabeth Petty, M.D., Associate Professor of Human Genetics at the U-M Health System. North Lecture Hall of the Medical Science Building II at the U-M Medical School off Catherine Street. Sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School student group, BGLAM (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies in Medicine)
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 12-1pm
ìLetís talk about sex: afabulouSEXcitingclasSEXercise,î an Albert Einstein School of Medicine exercise on sexuality moderated by members of BGLAM, which promises to challenge our beliefs about sexual behaviors. North Lecture Hall of the Medical Science Building II at the U-M Medical School off Catherine Street. Sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School student group, BGLAM (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies in Medicine)
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 12-1pm
ìSame-sex parenting,î a panel discussion featuring members of the Gay Dadís Network, with an informal discussion potluck dinner, from 6 - 9 p.m., (topic TBA). North Lecture Hall of the Medical Science Building II at the U-M Medical School off Catherine Street. Sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School student group, BGLAM (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies in Medicine)
Friday, March 18, 2005, 12-1pm
ìLet them eat cake,î an exploration by BGLAM members of the healthcare-related rights and privileges denied to LGBT individuals because they cannot marry. Cake will be provided. North Lecture Hall of the Medical Science Building II at the U-M Medical School off Catherine Street. Sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School student group, BGLAM (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies in Medicine)
Baltimore, MD
Community Outreach
Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc.
1001 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
In recognition of LGBT Health Awareness Week 2005, this year Chase Brexton Health Services (CBHS) staff can be found raising awareness directly out and about in the Baltimore community. Staff from Chase Brexton will be present to answer questions at a number of LGBT venues, so look for our display and information table when you are out and around starting this Friday night, March 12th. For more information about CBHS go to: www.chasebrexton.org
Friday, March 11th, 2005, 9:30pm-12am
CBHS Staff @ Informational table, The Baltimore Eagle, 2022 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, 443.524.3333
Saturday, March 12th, 2005, 12-4pm
CBHS Staff @ Informational table, Lambda Rising, 241 West Chase Street (in Mt. Vernon), Baltimore, 410.234.0069
Saturday, March 12th, 2005, 10:30pm-12:30am
CBHS Staff @ Informational table, Gallagher's, 940 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD, 410.327.3966
Wednesday, March 16th, 2005, 7-9pm
CBHS Staff @ Informational table, Grand Central Station, 1001 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 410.752.7133 'Buzzer' Interactive Gameshow
Thursday, March 17th, 2005, 5:30-8pm
CBHS Staff @ Information table 2nd floor , GLCCB (Gay Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore), 241 West Chase Street, Baltimore, MD, 410.837.5445. Activities at the Center this evening:HIV Testing 3rd floor 5:30 - 7:30pm, Women of Color 2nd floor 7:30pm
Boston, MA
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, 7-9pm
Boundless presents: Bisexuality, Strength and Courage Join Robyn Ochs, co-founder of the Bisexual Resource Center and the Boston Bisexual Women's Network, for a FREE talk and community discussion about unique qualities that bisexual people have. This event focuses on issues that bisexual women face but it is open to people of all genders and orientations. Space is limited. For information or to RSVP, contact Julie at 617-927-6369 or jebin@fenwayhealth.org. Sponsored by Fenway Community Health www.fenwayhealth.org and the Bisexual Resource Center www.biresource.org.
Saturday, March 19, 2005, 9-3pm
GETTING CLEAR ON CRYSTAL METH: One-Day WORKSHOP IN SPANISH. Targeting LATINO GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN: The workshop will include: Facts on crystal meth; Its negative impact on health; Interaction with HIV drugs; Information on treatment; Information on interventions; Guest panelists perspective; and Questions and answers session. Light breakfast and Lunch. LATIN AMERICAN HEALTH INSTITUTE, 95 BERKELEY STREET. Please Register at (617) 350-6900 Ext. 173
LA COSA CON CRISTAL NO ES CLARA: TALLER Informativo EN ESPA‹OL. Enfocado a HOMBRES LATINOS GAY Y BISEXUALES: El taller incluir·: QuÈ es el Cristal (crystal methamphetamine); Impacto negativo en la salud; InteracciÛn con medicina para el VIH; InformaciÛn acerca de tratamiento; InformaciÛn acerca de intervenciÛn; OpiniÛn de panelistas invitados; y SesiÛn de preguntas y respuestas. Desayuno ligero y Comida Latina. LATIN AMERICAN HEALTH INSTITUTE, 95 BERKELEY STREET. Please Register at (617) 350-6900 Ext. 173
Chicago, IL
In recognition of LGBT Health Week, March 13-20th, local LGBTQ youth artists/activists and adult allies are invited to make art with each other that explores topics related to health and well-being. All of the art that is created will be displayed at the Brown Elephant Store on Halsted from March 14th to March 19th. The pieces will then be shown at SYNERGY on March 19th where a small discussion will take place, as well as awards. If you wanna make art or help youth to make a masterpiece, come to our Art Space on March 4th and/or 11th. The Art Space will be open from 1-8:00pm at the Center on Halsted (961 W. Montana, Chicago). Dinner and CTA cards will be provided. For more information about the Art Show, call Carl at 773-472-6469 x 265. For more information about LGBT Health Week activities, call Joe at 773-935-3151 x 1. LGBT Health Week is sponsored by Center on Halsted, Howard Brown Health Center, and the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Des Moines, IA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2005
Health & Wellness for All: Promoting National LGBT Health Awareness Week Workshop
Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, 851 19th Street, Phone (515) 883-1863.
Sunday Mar 13, 2005, 10am
LGBT healthcare presentation by Joe Freund M.D at Plymouth Congregational UCC, Des Moines. For more info email jfreund@ppgi.org
Wednesday Mar 16, 2005, 6-8pm
LGBT Healthcare Forum at LGBT Center of Central Iowa, Des Moines. For more info email jfreund@ppgi.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 - FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005
Growing Old with Dignity and Grace: Issues Confronting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Seniors. For Registration info contact Alice Vinsand Inc. at 515-225-1051 or avinsand@aol.com. Visit the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs website www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/ for more conference details.
El Paso, TX
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2005, 12-4pm
GLBT Health Fair: El Paso GLBT Community Center, Screenings, information, activities, food, door prizes. Sponsored by LAMBDA GLBT Community Services and community partners. For more info visit www.gayelpaso.org or email admin@lambda.org. Located at 216 South Ochoa
Las Vegas, NV
MONDAY, MARCH 14, THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2005, 8am-4:30pm
HIV Testing: In observance of the week, the Clark County Health District will offer HIV testing Monday through Friday (3/14-3/18) from 8 am till 4:30 pm at four Clark County Health District Locations: Ravenholt Public Health Center, 625 Shadow Lane; North Las Vegas, 1820 E. Lake Mead Dr., Suite F; East Las Vegas, 560 North Nellis Blvd., Suite E12; Henderson, 129 W. Lake Mead Dr.
MONDAY MARCH 14, 2005, 7-8:30pm
Trans Health: Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For more information contact (702) 733-9800.
TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2005, 2-3:30pm
Domestic Violence: Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For more information contact (702) 733-9800.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2005, 7-8:30pm
Healthy Relationships: Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For more information contact (702) 733-9800.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2005, 3-5:30pm
HIV testing/Hep vaccines: Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For more information contact (702) 733-9800.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005, 7-8:30pm
Smoking & LGBT: Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For more information contact (702) 733-9800.
New York, NY
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005
The Center is pleased to announce its inaugural: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health Awareness Week Poster Contest; 3 Categories - 3 Winners, Each Winner Will Receive $500! Submission deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2005, 208 West 13th Street * New York, NY 10011 * 212.620.7310 * www.gaycenter.org . For more information about contest guidelines, please contact Ector Simpson at ector@gaycenter.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005
Callen-Lorde will begin a Crystal Meth Detox / Treatment Program. Services will include a ten-day detox intervention with or without medication support, individual counseling sessions and a 12-week psychosocial support group. 356 WEST 18th Street. 212-271-7200
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005
Callen-Lorde will hold a Press Conference on March 3 at 11:00 to announce the arrival of the Health Outreach to Teens (HOTT) Programís new mobile medical unit designed to provide medical and ancillary services to young people where they congregate on the streets in Times Square/Midtown, Christopher Street/West Village and Lower East Side/Tompkins Square Park. 356 WEST 18th Street. 212-271-7200
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 6pm
LESBIAN CANCER CARE EVENT: The Centerís Lesbian Cancer Care Initiative and Lesbian Cinema Arts present Liberty: 3 Stories About Life and Death, a film by lesbian documentarian Pam Walton. Through three interrelated tales, the film chronicles the lives and deaths of two lesbians facing cancer, as they are surrounded by their community of longtime friends. These eternally entwined friends share life, love, loss and courage, reminding us of the richness of life, even in the shadow of death. Walton and Nan Golub, whose story of survival is chronicled in the film, will host a discussion following the screening. Light refreshments served. Free. Located at 208 West 13th Street, NYC 10011, Phone: 212.620.7310 www.gaycenter.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 8-9:30pm
Coping with Stress and Stressors: Out Professionals presents Coping with Stress, an interactive workshop with Robert Notter, a nationally certified holistic health counselor and director of the Whole Life Institute. He demonstrates breathing techniques, body movement and meditation strategies designed to help ease transitions and deal with everyday stressors. $12 nonmembers, $9 OP members. 212.462.9255. www.outprofessionals.org Located at 208 West 13th Street, NYC 10011, Phone 212.620.7310 www.gaycenter.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005
Callen-Lorde will pilot a CME accredited curricula for private practice medical providers on ìIntegrating HIV Rapid Testing & Prevention into fast-paced Private Practice Settingsî. 356 WEST 18th Street. 212-271-7200
Philadelphia, PA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2005
12pm: Press Conference: Mazonni Center, 1201 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor
2-5 PM: Crystal Meth and the LGBT Community Panel: Part I - St. Luke & the Epiphany Church
5-7 PM: HIV Testing outside of William Way Community Center (1315 Spruce St.) with the Collectiveís new HIV mobile testing unit.
7-9 PM: Crystal Clear - Part II of the Crystal Meth forum.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 7-8:30pm
Open House and Panel Discussion: "Behavioral Health Self-Help & Recovery in Sexual & Gender Identity Communities" Sponsored by Pink & Blues. Located at: St. Luke of The Epiphany, 330 S. 13th Street, Blue Room. Supported by the DBSA Delaware Valley. Space provided graciously by St. Luke of The Epiphany. FREE For more information contact: Mark.Davis@phila.gov or 215-546-0300 ext. 3301
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2005, 10pm
"Girl Party" Upstairs at Salsí on 12th. Mazzoni Center teams up with the Maunter Project, the National Lesbian Health Organization, for the launch of ëDelicious Lesbian Kissesí, an anti-smoking and smoking cessation advertising campaign and project targeting lesbians over the age of 40. Mazzoni Center holds smoking cessation classes and drop-in groups for LGBT smokers and former smokers trying to kick the habit.
Saint Louis, MO
All St. Louis events sponsored by St. Louis LGBT Health Awareness Week Coalition: PROMO, Project ARK, The Guardian Project, St. Louis Pride Committee, Growing American Youth, St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Health Education for Youth, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
Sunday, March 13, 2005, 10am-2pm (During brunch)
Empower Yourself! BJC Breast Center Mammography Van at Mokabeeís Breast Exams and Health Education, 3606 Arsenal Avenue. Call for more information or appointments (314) 867-3627
Monday, March 14, 2005, 6:30-9pm
Guardian Project Open House: Weíve got your back! 4169 Laclede Avenue at Health Education for Youth. For more info call (314) 535-7275
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 5-10pm
Open House with Tuesday Night Crew, Health Education for Youth, 4169 Laclede Avenue. Call for more info (314) 535-7275
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 4:30-8:30pm
Gay-Straight Alliance Convention: Learn how to start a GSA. Learn how to keep your GSA exciting and alive. Learn how to lobby. Network with students from other schools. Ladue Horton Watkins High School, 1201 S. Warson Road
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 7-8pm
Beyond the Down Low Book Tour, Author Keith Boykin will be greeting and signing. Carpenter Branch Library, 3309 South Grand Blvd. Call for more info: (314) 772-6586
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 5-9pm
LGBT Specialty Clinic: Take charge of your health! Sexual & Reproductive Health Screenings, Planned Parenthood South Grand Health Center, 3401 S. Grand Blvd. Call for more info at (314) 865-1850 www.ppslr.org
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 8-9:30pm
Growing American Youth (GAY) Meetingí A place for youth to meet friends and to give and receive support in a safe environment. Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End, 600 N. Euclid. For more info: www.growingamericanyouth.org
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 10pm-12am
Free HIV Counseling and Testing at Cartel, You wonít know if you donít get testedÖ Coffee Cartel, 2 Maryland Plaza at Euclid in the Central West End. Call Duane for more info: (314) 535-7275
Friday, March 18, 2005, 10pm-2am
Bar Blitz on Manchester Avenue. Come join us as we tear up ìthe strip!î Fun, Prizes and Give-aways. St. Louis Effort for AIDS Mobile Testing Unit will also be doing free HIV testing and counseling. Manchester Bar District
Saturday, March 19, 2005, 9pm
Growing American Youth Annual Lock-In. All night activities, games, movies, food and much more! Central Reform Congregation in the Central West End at the corner of Waterman and Kingshighway
San Antonio, TX
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2005, 8pm
Sappho Ball: George Yepes Studio, 357 Blue Star, BIG TEX GRAIN MILLS, Beneficiary: Martinez Street Women's Center (534-6638) Cost: $20; $10 students (w/ student ID) (Covers food and drinks) Contact: Judy @ 545-6903 for more information
Washington, DC
Sunday, March 13, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm
National LGBT Health Awareness Week Kick-Off Reception; Members of Congress and their staff invited: Radisson BarcelÛ Hotel. Light hors díoervre and cash bar. For more information and to RSVP email coalition@lgbthealth.net
Monday, March 14, 9:30am-12pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 2301 MLK, Jr. Avenue, SE. Max Robinson Center. To schedule a test, call 202-678-8877.
Monday, March 14, 2005, 12:30-7:30pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 1701 14th St., NW. Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center. To schedule a test, call 202-483-TEST.
Monday, March 14, 2005, 6-8pm
Lesbian Health Center, 1701 14th St., NW. Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, Primary gynecological care for lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men. By appointment only on a sliding scale basis. Call 202-745-6131.
Monday, March 14, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm
National LGBT Tobacco Policy Partners Reception. Sponsors: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, The Mautner Project, National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Centers, National Coalition for LGBT Health. Halo, 1435 P Street, NW. Light hors d'oeuvre and cash bar. This is a smoke-free event. RSVP to cleanair@lgbthealth.net
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 9:30am-4:30pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 1701 14th St., NW. Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, to schedule a test, call 202-483-TEST.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 9:30am-12pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 2301 MLK, Jr. Avenue, SE. Max Robinson Center, to schedule a test, call 202-678-8877.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 6-7:30pm
Gay Menís Health Clinic, 1701 14th St., NW. Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, Confidential STD testing, Call 202-745-6112 for more information.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 7-9pm
"with a twist" presented by man2man, BDSM, Leather, kink and fetishes. An open discussion for gay/bi men of all experience levels. Male participants only. Call (202) 939-7850.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 10am-6pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 7676 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 411, Takoma Park, Whitman-Walker Clinic of Suburban Maryland, to schedule a test, call 301-408-5000.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 11am-7pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 2301 MLK, Jr. Avenue, SE. Max Robinson Center, to schedule a test, call 202-678-8877.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 12:30-7:30pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 1701 14th St., NW. Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, to schedule a test, call 202-483-TEST.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 2-4pm
Menís Health Clinic, 2301 MLK Jr., Ave., SE, Max Robinson Center, Confidential STD testing, Call 202-678-8877 for more information.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 5-7pm
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association reception in honor of LGBT Health Awareness Week at the Capitol Building, HC - 8. For more info and to RSVP email cerissa@rabengroup.com
Thursday, March 17 2005, 9:30am-4:30pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 1701 14th St., NW, Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, to schedule a test, call 202-483-TEST.
Thursday, March 17 2005, 9:30am-12pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 2301 MLK, Jr. Avenue, SE, Max Robinson Center, to schedule a test, call 202-678-8877.
Thursday, March 17 2005, 10am-6pm
Confidential HIV Testing and LGBT Health Information, 5232 Lee Highway, Arlington, Whitman-Walker Clinic of Northern Virginia
Thursday, March 17 2005, 6-7:30pm
Gay Menís Health Clinic, 1701 14th St., NW, Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, Confidential STD testing, Call 202-745-6112 for more information.
Friday, March 18, 2005, 9:30am-4:30pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 1701 14th St., NW, Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, to schedule a test, call 202-483-TEST.
Friday, March 18, 2005, 9:30am-12pm
Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing, 2301 MLK, Jr. Avenue, SE, Max Robinson Center, to schedule a test, call 202-678-8877.
Friday, March 18, 2005, 2-4pm
Lesbian Health Center, 1701 14th St., NW, Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, Primary gynecological care for lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men. By appointment only on a sliding scale basis. Call 202-745-6131.
Friday, March 18, 2005, Evening
"talking sex" presented by man2man, A group discussion for gay and bisexual men to feel safe, and comfortable talking about sex freely. No specific topics assigned. Male participants only. Call (202) 939-7850.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2005, 12-4pm
Wellness Day at Lesbian Services Project, Whitman Walker Clinic: LSP offers a menu of items for improving our health and wellness. With help from our colleagues at Crossings, we'll offer cooking demonstrations (lunch provided!), yoga, meditation, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, belly dancing and more! And our medical providers will be on the hand if you'd like to "ask an expert" about a particular health issue. For more information, or to register, call LSP at (202) 797-3580. Located at 1810 14th Street, NW
Saturday, March 19, 2005, 10pm-12:30am
Man2manís outreach team will visit the O Street, SE, neighborhood to hand out man2man palm cards, tri-folds, event flyers, and condom kits to advocate safer sex and promote healthy lifestyles.