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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.

Factsheets in PDF format are now available online for use in activities in your local communities. For your convenience, each file can be downloaded individually by clicking on the specific topic under Learn More About Health Issues or Resources or together here as one compressed file.

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Events Near You

BOSTON, MA
CHICAGO, IL
NEW YORK, NY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
WASHINGTON, DC

If you would like to have your events listed here, please contact us directly at: coalition@lgbthealth.net.

Boston, MA

Boundless Presents: Get Ready for Kindergarten - LGBT Parents with Kids in Early Grades. Thursday, March 16, 2006, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Fenway Community Health, 7 Haviland St., Boston

What do we tell the teacher when Heather has two mommies? How do we find out if the principal and school are welcoming for our family? As LGBT parents, what extra steps do we need to take to get ready for our child's first school? Join Fenway Community Health's Parenting Services Coordinator Liz Coolidge for helpful information about advocating for your child in your school system, talking to teachers and principals, helping create a safe and accepting learning environment, and more! Learn how to prepare yourself and protect your child's educational environment for that first big year of school. Open to all LGBT parents.

Light food provided. Limited childcare may be available - call for details. To RSVP (appreciated but not necessary) or for more information, contact jebin@fenwayhealth.org.

 

Chicago, IL

LGBT Substance Abuse & Persons Over 50
Sponsored by Task Force on LGBT Aging
Saturday, 3/11/2006, 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan Road

Next in Roundtable Discussion Series of Issues of Interest to or Impacting LGBT Persons over 50.

Free Depression Screenings
Sponsored by Howard Brown Health Center
Monday, 3/13 thru Friday 3/17/06, 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan Road

When is feeling blue something more? Is a recurring upset stomach telling you something? Depression includes both emotional and physical symptoms. Meet with one of our mental health professionals for a free depression screening to help sort it out. No appointment necessary.

"Let's Talk About Sex"
Sponsored by Youth Pride Center
Monday, 3/13/2006, 6:00 PM
1900 W. Polk Street, 1st Floor, East Dining Room

For Young Men 19 and under. Tackles all those questions you always wanted answered about sex that you couldn't get from home or school (because you weren't heterosexual). This fun and exciting group is one of YPC's most popular health groups and will be facilitated by our Young Men's Program Coordinator and our HIV/STD Prevention Specialist. For more information contact: Fred Washington (773) 957-8916.

Young Men's Support Group-"How can we keep our relationships healthy?"
Sponsored by Center on Halsted Youth Program
Monday, 3/13/2006, 5:30PM
2855 N.Lincoln Ave.

"Phat Tuesday"
Sponsored by Youth Pride Center
Tuesday, 3/14/2006, 1:00 - 5:00 PM (doors close at 2:30)
637 South Dearborn St.

Get a free dinner downtown if you get tested at the Youth Pride Center on March 11 or at any CDPH clinic (call for sites). For testing site locations contact our HIV/STD Prevention Specialist Royal Gaston at 773-368-3130. All events/activities are for youth 23 years of age and under. Testing sites located all across the city.

Emotional Health - A Discussion led by Purple Rain
Sponsored by Center on Halsted Youth Program
Tuesday, 3/14/2006, 5:30PM
2855 N.Lincoln Ave.

Young men and women ages 13-24 welcome.

Open House! Meet Christina and the lesbians and allies working daily for your health. Wed. March 15, 2006 10am-8pm
LCCP, 4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613

As part of National LGBT Health Awareness Week, LCCP and Howard Brown are hosting a whole day for lesbians and queer women. Our new patient navigator, Christina Santiago, will be handing out Healthy Sex Kits all day. Early to Bed will be here between 10am and 1pm answering any and all questions you have. From 6-8pm, we will have an Open House that specifically highlights our work with lesbians, bisexuals and queer women. Staff and providers will be on hand.

Young Women's Night - Grrrls Talkin' About Their Health
Sponsored by Center on Halsted Youth Program
Wednesday, 3/15/2006, 5:30PM
2855 N. Lincoln Ave.

Young men and women ages 13-24 welcome

"Can LGBT Youth Have Healthy Relationships with the Police?"
Sponsored by Center on Halsted Youth Program
Thursday, 3/16/2006, 5:30PM
2855 N.Lincoln Ave.

Young men and women ages 13-24 welcome

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus Full Body Meeting
Sponsored by Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus
Thursday, 3/16/2006, 6:00-8:00PM
Ramada Inn, 4900 S. Lake Shore Dr.

Trans Folks: come and learn about Howard Brown's programs and services geared specifically to you.
Sponsored by Howard Brown Health Center
Thursday, 3/16/2006, 11:00 – 1:30 pm
4025 North Sheridan

Participate in gender clever activities. Meet some trans staff and staff allies.

"Eat Healthy, Live Healthy"
Sponsored by Center on Halsted Youth Program
Thursday, 3/16/2006, 5:30PM
2855 N.Lincoln Ave.

Nutrition workshop for Youth

FREE HIV and STD testing
Sponsored by Howard Brown Health Center
Friday, 3/17/2006, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
4025 North Sheridan

All day, no appointment necessary.

"These Colors Don't Run" Gay Straight Alliance Party
Sponsored by Youth Pride Center
Friday, 3/17/2006, Maine East High School

YPC will attend the ALL GSA PARTY "These Colors Don't Run." Transportation is only $1, and the party is $5. Celebrate your new commitment to a healthier life with over 200 LGBT youth from across the state of Illinois. (Seats are limited, reserve yours today!) For more information contact: Frank Walker (773)729-0127. All events/activities are for youth 23 years of age and under. Must have parents permission to attend March 17 party if you are 17 and under. Permission slips located at the Youth Pride Center Saturday drop-ins.

Gel Studies Conference Call
Sponsored by Rectal Microbicide Working Group, Aids Foundation of Chicago
Friday, 3/17/2006, 11:30AM

Dial 1-888-444-3010. Participant pass-code is 443035.

Presentation by Craig W. Hendrix, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Slides for this presentation will be sent out on this list prior to March 17, and will also be made available on www.lifelube.org . If you are interested in joining the Rectal Microbicide Working Group, or learning more about its activities, please visit www.lifelube.org."

LGBT Anti-Violence Health Fair
Sponsored by ACCESS Community Health Network, TPAN, Office of Violence Prevention
Saturday, 3/18/2006, 12:00 PM
TPAN - 5537 N Broadway

Youth Readers Theater Production of "Excerpts from Edward II" by C. Marlow
Sponsored by ACCESS Community Health Network, TPAN, Office of LGBT Health,Office of Violence Prevention
Saturday, 3/18/2006, 11:00 AM
TPAN - 5537 N Broadway

Mardi Gras Celebration
Sponsored by Youth Pride Center
Saturday, 3/18/2006, 1:00 - 5:00 PM (doors close at 2:30)
637 South Dearborn St.

The new Youth Pride Center building will be transformed to a familiar street in New Orleans. Enjoy jumbalaya, music, food, fun and games. Come dresssed in Mardi Gras colors (green, purple and yellow). Bring the Mardi Gras beads you collected all week for prizes! For more information contact: youthpridecenter@gmail.com . All events/activities are for youth 23 years of age and under. Testing sites located all across the city.

Contemplations drop-in
Sponsored by Howard Brown Health Center
Saturday, 3/18/2006, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
4025 North Sheridan

Curious about substance abuse treatment? Concerned about your own alcohol or drug use? Worried about a friend or partner's use? Speak with one of our counselors during the Contemplations drop-in. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our "Recovering with Pride" and "Crystal Clear" programs.

Methamphetamine and Our Communities, Thursday March 30 from 8:00am - 8:50am
At the AMSA National Convention, Palmer Hilton Hotel - Parlor Room A,
Chicago, IL - this panel features Gordon Mansergh, PhD from the CDC, Simone Koehlinger, PsyD from the Chicago Crystal Meth Task Force, Matt Sharp from Test Positive Alliance Network Inc., and Daniel Berger, MD, medical director of Northstar Healthcare. For more information, visit http://www.amsa.org/conv/.

Achieving Equality for Our LGBT Patients, Saturday April 1 from 12:00pm -
12:50pm at the AMSA National Convention, Palmer Hilton Hotel - Parlor Room H, Chicago, IL - featuring Angela Watrous, coeditor of the critically
acclaimed book 50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality. Angela will be available for a book signing, and copies of the book will be available for
purchase. For more information, visit http://www.amsa.org/conv/.

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New York, NY

"Eliminating Homophobia and Transphobia in the Health Care, Mental Health and Social Service Settings," Monday, March 1, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

This one-day course is designed for Health Care, Mental Health and Social Service Providers staff and volunteers who work with or provides services to members of the LGBT community including front-line staff such as clerical aides, administrative associates, or security personnel. There are no prerequisites. The purpose of this training is to help service staff who are new to working with LGBT populations understand the consequences and impact of homophobia/transphobia in service delivery settings. During this interactive course participants will explore basic research on sexuality, myths and facts through a series of exercises and discussions. The course also contains a discussion of the basic components of an LGBT friendly service facility.

The location will be provided after completion of registration with the HIV Training Institute. Seating is limited to the first 20 registrants.

Information for Registrants

* For questions regarding the Special lectures, call the Administrative Office at (212) 341-9810, between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. (or contact HTI's registrar, Lucy Osborne by e-mail: losborne@health.nyc.gov)

* Supervisor approval is needed prior to registration.

All training courses begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and we reserve the right to close the training to latecomers. Our training courses emphasize trainee participation and experiential learning. Trainees should be prepared to explore their own feelings, attitudes, and beliefs in order to understand how these may affect interactions with clients.

"Overview of LGBT Violence Issues and Anti-LGBT Bias," Thursday, March 23, 10:00am to 12:00pm.

The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project will present a special lecture on the "Overview of LGBT Violence Issues and Anti-LGBT Bias." The location will be provided after completion of registration with the HIV Training Institute. Seating is limited to the first 100 registrants. The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is the nation's largest service agency for victims of bias crimes against the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and HIV-affected communities. For nearly twenty-five years, AVP has provided counseling and advocacy for thousands of victims of bias-motivated violence as well as for survivors of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, HIV-related violence, and police misconduct. AVP documents incidents of violence against and within LGBT communities, educates the public about the effects of violence, against or within our communities, and works to reform public policies impacting all lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and HIV-affected people.

Information for Registrants

* For questions regarding the Special lectures, call the Administrative Office at (212) 341-9810, between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. (or contact HTI's registrar, Lucy Osborne by e-mail: losborne@health.nyc.gov)

* Supervisor approval is needed prior to registration.

All training courses begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and we reserve the right to close the training to latecomers. Our training courses emphasize trainee participation and experiential learning. Trainees should be prepared to explore their own feelings, attitudes, and beliefs in order to understand how these may affect interactions with clients.

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Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia LGBTQ Health Fair. Wed. March 15, 1:30 to 6 pm
William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street.

A multi-agency health fair offering free blood pressure screenings, breast health consults, Hep. A&B vaccination, smoker CO2 machine, HIV and STD tests. Press conference at 2 pm with Mayoral Proclamation. "HIV and Renal Disease" guest speaker presentation at 2:30. For more information visit http://www.safeguards.org/content/healthfair/info.html or call (215) 985-6872.

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Washington, DC

Public Forum on LGBT Health, Tuesday, March 14, from 7-9 p.m.

Human Rights Campaign Building, 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W. , Washington, D.C.

As part of National LGBT Health Awareness Week , Whitman-Walker Clinic presents a public forum on LGBT health to draw attention to the disparities in health care faced by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and what should be done to ensure that the LGBT community receives high-quality, appropriate health care. Roberta, interim executive director of Whitman-Walker Clinic, will moderate the forum. Panelists include: Earline Budd, transgender advocate; Dr. Philippe Chiliade, medical director for Whitman-Walker Clinic; Kathleen DeBold, executive director for The Mautner Project ; David Haltiwanger, director of clinical programs and public policy for Chase Brexton Health Services in Baltimore and co-chair of the National Coalition for LGBT Health.

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