Callen-Lorde’s 24th annual Community Health Awards broke fundraising records as more than 650 individuals from our community, staff and supporters came together to uplift each other in an unprecedented time. The event raised money through both the silent auction and in-the-room fundraising at the dinner, bringing our total to a record $800,000. The funding will […]
A message from Patrick McGovern, Callen-Lorde’s CEO: We know that election outcomes feel deeply personal for our patients and community members. The nation’s vote has real implications, and while the full impact on our work is yet unknown, what we do know is this: Callen-Lorde’s commitment to you remains as strong as ever. Since 1969, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
Callen-Lorde has initiated a renovation project to enhance our ability to serve our patients for years to come in Chelsea. Although the construction process may cause temporary inconveniences, the renovations will yield long-term benefits including: An improved floorplan for the first and second floors Increased capacity at our pharmacy Enhanced privacy for patients and pharmacy […]
Callen-Lorde has received a grant from the New York State Department of Health to provide transgender healthcare training to medical professionals. The goal of Transgender Clinical Scholars Training Pilot Program is to address the severe shortage of providers who deliver healthcare to transgender people across the state. “Transgender people often struggle to find medical providers […]
Dear friends and supporters, It is a great honor to introduce myself as Interim Executive Director of Callen-Lorde. Over the last 20 years I have served in a variety of roles at Callen-Lorde, most recently as Senior Director of Planning & Sustainability. In this role, I have worked closely with the finance, clinical, and operations […]
As expected, the Supreme Court just announced a decision that changes the course of history in this country – not only in regard to Roe v. Wade, but for so many other issues that have been at the cornerstone of policy progress over the last decades. The implications of this decision will be far-reaching, and […]
Now in its 20th year, the Community Health Awards was first held in November 2001 to honor individuals who made positive contributions to the health and wellness of LGBTQ+ communities. Past honorees include leaders, activists, and changemakers including Chase Strangio, Linda Villarosa, Tony Kushner, Cecilia Gentili, and Jenna Wortham. This year, we are thrilled to continue the tradition and bestow honors […]
Wednesday, November 20th, marks Transgender Day of Remembrance. As the violence against trans women of color – particularly Black trans women – has increased to epidemic proportions over the last year, we partnered with artist UMAN (pronouns she/her, they/them) to do an installation on the windows at our 18th Street location in honor of those […]