December 1 marks World AIDS Day, an international day to reflect on the epidemic, remember lives lost and celebrate advancements that now save lives. New York City was one of the epicenters of HIV and AIDS when the epidemic began in the 1980s. As such, health care providers across the city were hit hard as […]
On Oct. 21, the Biden administration issued a proposed rule that would require health insurers to cover injectable forms of PrEP, medication that can prevent transmission of HIV. The ruling, if it goes forward, would be a significant step in widening access to breakthrough prevention methods that have the potential to jumpstart efforts to end […]
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 […]
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 […]
World AIDS Day is a time to reflect on those we have lost, on those who have been impacted, and on those who bravely fought – and are still fighting – to get access to HIV treatment. It’s a time to reset, to ensure that those who are most impacted by HIV are being centered […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Today is World Blood Donor Day, but the FDA still discriminates against men who have had sex with men in the last 12 months. To bring awareness to the issue, spark conversation and inspire reform, creative agency Mother New York collaborated with Callen-Lorde, artist Stuart Semple and gender fluid retailer The Phluid Project to collect […]