Callen-Lorde’s grassroots history begins 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, the epicenter of East Coast counterculture. The mission of the clinic was to provide free health […]
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! This year, we invite you to explore the story of Callen-Lorde and its unique placement at the intersection of New York City and queer histories. Click through the slider below to read about the pivotal moments in our journey to become the global leader in LGBTQ+ care. To learn more, […]
Refilling, ordering and managing prescriptions just got even easier for Callen-Lorde patients, thanks to a web application we’re rolling out in October 2024! If you’ve filled prescriptions at a Callen-Lorde pharmacy before, you might be familiar with our Text2Refill service, which allows patients to receive timely reminders and quickly reorder medications. This service will continue […]
Callen-Lorde’s advocacy work makes a tangible impact on city policy and funding efforts for LGBTQ+ health. However, advocacy often isn’t a transparent endeavor. We’ve broken down the timeline of our engagement this spring, which centered around fighting for city funding for HIV services, to provide an inside look into how Callen-Lorde makes a difference. January: […]
Throughout June, Callen-Lorde staff helped spread and amplify the organization’s lifesaving mission and care all over the city. Staff marched in Pride parades, tabled at events, hosted National HIV Testing Day, spoke at panels and so much more. Here’s just a sample of the work Callen-Lorde has done in the last month: June 6: Educating […]
Callen-Lorde commemorated National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday, June 25 in partnership with New York Knows and Gilead HIV in Union Square. The event aims to raise awareness of available HIV testing and help the public understand that when patients get treatment and become undetectable, they can no longer transmit the virus to others, slowing […]
In the wake of TMVII’s recent emergence in New York, Callen-Lorde providers are encouraging patients to be vigilant as they celebrate this summer. Don’t panic, but stay diligent You should still be able to enjoy summer parties–just be aware of what’s happening with your body. If you notice symptoms similar to ringworm or unexplained rashes, […]
This Pride, level up your self-love by checking your status. Join us in Union Square (at the corner of E 17th street and Union Square W) on Tuesday, June 25th from 3 – 6:30pm in celebration of National HIV Testing Day. Powered by Callen-Lorde and sponsored by Gilead, our event this year will feature DJ […]
Queering Health: Our Health, Our Way We believe in the power of stories that are at the heart of our mission. Stories that echo with resilience, courage, and the unwavering spirit of our LGBTQ+ community and allies. Callen-Lorde’s 2024 Pride campaign, “Queering Health: Our Health, Our Way”, highlights just a few of the powerful narratives […]
NYC’s plan to cut HIV funding will “prolong the HIV crisis, harm patients, and make New York sicker” $5.3 million in cuts announced by the NYC Department of Health this week will eliminate life-saving HIV service and prevention programs NEW YORK (May 15, 2023)—In response to news that the NYC Department of Health plans to […]