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, […]
Thank you to all our panelists and attendees for joining this important discussion. A recording of the event is available below and in full on YouTube.
As we honor Mental Health Awareness month, it’s important to know the resources available to us and to our communities. According to NAMI, 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year, but less than two-thirds get treatment. The term “treatment” itself can be stigmatizing, and support & resources look different for everyone. Support might come in […]
Today is a special day for Callen-Lorde, our communities, and all who have helped lead the effort to end the HIV epidemic not only in New York City but around the globe. December 1st is World AIDS Day, a day to pay tribute to the lives of loved ones lost to the AIDS epidemic, to celebrate the […]
Whether you celebrate it or not, Valentine’s Day can be a good time to reflect on all of the relationships in your life – with friends, family, loved ones, and any sexual or romantic relationships you may be involved in. No matter how you define them, it’s important that your relationships are healthy ones! […]
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. […]
“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 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 […]