Record $2.5 Million Donation by Keith Haring Foundation to fund First Nurse Practitioner Fellowship In LGBTQ+ Health A historic partnership between Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and the Keith Haring Foundation was announced last night at the 2019 Community Heath Awards: the first Keith Haring Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Fellowship in LGBTQ+ Health. This pioneering program — […]
Those of us that have ever had to “come out” know that it isn’t a one-time thing. We come out to different people, we come out as we learn more about ourselves and our identities, we come out by sharing our likes and dislikes, and we come out by talking about our loves and heart-breaks. […]
Each year, the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) honors young professionals from across the country who are making significant impacts to community health and health centers. Community health centers and primary care associations nominate young staff members whose contributions to […]
Each year on March 31st, we recognize Transgender Day of Visibility – a day to celebrate and honor the lives of trans and non-binary people, while acknowledging the challenges the TGNB community faces in living authentically. In 2018, a report was released by the Human Rights Campaign documenting the rates of violence and aggression against […]
In many ways, the history of Callen-Lorde mirrors the communities of those we serve: a story of grit, determination, and resilience. In 1969, just shy of 6 months after Stonewall, two young doctors started the St. Mark’s Clinic (also known as ‘St. Mark’s Free Clinic’ and ‘St. Mark’s Community Clinic) at 44 St. Marks Place, […]
“We must fix our hearts and minds on a clear image of the day when AIDS is no more. Make no mistake that day will come.” – Michael Callen On World AIDS Day, we remember the words of our namesake, Michael Callen. Today, we believe we are closer to this dream than ever, thanks […]
Each year, as the seasons change from summer to fall, we prepare for Transcendence – our annual celebration for trans and non-binary community members and friends in support of our pioneering Transgender Health Program. This year we’re thrilled to honor two boundary-breaking leaders: Deja Smith and Jacob Tobia, two artists who are changing the world […]
Each year in August, we celebrate “National Health Center Week”- a week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Community Health Centers to the health and wellness of our nation.This year’s theme is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Our Healthcare Heroes!” Community Health Centers like Callen-Lorde (also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers or FQHCs) serve […]
Callen-Lorde is optimistic as Governor Cuomo shores up healthcare access structures that are vitally important to LGBTQ communities in New York State. In recent weeks, the Governor has proposed additional and enhanced regulatory protections for transgender New Yorkers in anticipation of a potential roll back of the Affordable Care Act’s key non-discrimination provision, Section 1557. […]
Last week, the New York State Department of Health quietly released new guidance for Medicaid Managed Care Plans informing coverage of treatment of gender dysphoria. The guidance comes as a welcome development when – despite existing regulations that went in to effect in 2015 – many transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) patients are being denied […]