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"Proudly Serving
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Newsletter - April 2009 |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transgender Lives - The Intersection of
Health & Law Conference - Register Now!
Registration is now open soon for the third annual Transgender Lives: The Intersection of Health and Law Conference being held on Saturday, April 18 at the UCONN Health Center from 8:00 AM till 5 PM. This all day conference is geared towards Service Providers, Medical and Legal Professionals, Trans and Gender non-conforming community, allies and all those interested in the Health and Law issues facing the Trans and gender non-conforming communities. For up to the minute Conference news, go to our website at www.TransgenderLives.org. Click here for a registration form.
The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, Inc., (HGLHC) will award one $1,000.00 non-renewable scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year to students enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements. Students must:
Note: The HGLHC staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and their immediate families are not eligible to participate. Required Application Materials: The following materials must be received at the HGLHC or postmarked no later than May 1, 2009 (requests for extensions will not be accepted).
Note: Please pay close attention to these application guidelines and do not submit material that has not been requested; any such material will not be considered as part of your application and will be discarded. Please direct all questions regarding your application to: Jamie Bassell, (860) 278-4163 ext. 17, or to jamieb@hglhc.org. Completed applications must be mailed to:
HGLHC Deadline: All materials must be received at HGLHC or postmarked no later than May 1, 2009. Notification: All applicants will be notified in writing in May 29, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend a public awards program to receive their scholarships. Click here for an application form.
Q. I have never been “screened” for an STD, and don’t have any symptoms. But I have had several sex partners in the last year, and my best friend said I should just get a “routine” check up. What do you test for at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, and how much does it cost? I don’t have health insurance right now.
Like many STD Clinics, the Health Collective screens for several STDs (also called STIs - for Sexually Transmitted Infections), as part of a “routine” exam. This would include taking a brief medical and sexual health history, listing any known STD exposures, symptoms, or concerns. A medical exam may include inspecting for Herpes (HSV2), Genital Warts (HPV), unusual rashes, lesions, discharge, swollen glands or sore throat. Routine lab tests would include a urine test for Gonorrhea or Chlamydia, a blood test for Syphilis, and if indicated by sexual exposure, a throat culture and/or painless anal (rectal) culture for Gonorrhea. These bacterial infections are easily screened for and cured with antibiotic treatment. Fee for STD exam and testing is only $20. We do not bill insurance for STD clinic visits. When indicated, other tests can be done based on symptoms, exposure history, or partner risk factors for things like Genital Herpes. This is not part of routine screening (quite expensive), but can be ordered as indicated. Herpes is usually most easily diagnosed by clinical exam at the time of a symptomatic “outbreak”. Call us to schedule an STD screening appointment, OR drop in any Thursday evening between 6-8 PM. (HIV counseling & testing is ALWAYS by appointment). Take care of your sexual health, and protect your partners too. Be safe and have fun. That’s why our motto is… Be Well. Be Yourself.
Connecticut Mission of Mercy 2009 Returns on April 17th-18th, beginning at 5:00am at New Haven Public Field House on 480 Sherman Pkwy in New Haven CT. It is totally free, first come first served. Thousands of Connecticut residents have difficulty accessing dental care, for the same reasons faced by others in less affluent states. For this reason, the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO) had its own first Mission of Mercy project that took place on April 12-13, 2008 in Tolland, CT. There is no answer for the provision of dental care for adults on the horizon. For this reason alone, a MOM project will provide care to those who have no hope of receiving care through our present health care system. The numbers of adults and children are staggering and it is the hope of the CFDO to help those in need of oral health care. Services Provided: Cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, digital x-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, and interim partial dentures. HGLHC's own Patricia Miller, R.D.H., B.S., has been participating in this program since its first year. Information is available here: www.csda.com/ctmom/ctmom1.html.
Tuesday,
April 7th, 2009 On Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Anti-Discrimination Coalition will be holding its Lobby Day for the Trans Anti-Discrimination Bill at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. This is your chance to learn about the Gender Identity and Expression Anti-discrimination bill [HB 6452] raised in the upcoming CT Legislative session and its impact on our state’s residents. And most importantly you will have the opportunity to talk to your representatives about the bill and why it is important, with materials provided by the Anti-Discrimination Coalition. Watch for further details on the forum and how you can assure you will be able to connect with your Legislator on that day. http://transadvocacy.com/
The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective invites you to the next Gay Bingo on Saturday, April 11 at the Rocky Hill Marriott, located at located at 100 Capital Boulevard in Rocky Hill. Join us for a great evening full of fun, suspense and great prizes. Get a bunch of friends together and join the crowd at Gay Bingo. As a special treat, we’re going to have some talking parrots on hand. They won’t be calling numbers, but they will be available to be petted and admired. They’re very friendly and love attention. The games start at 7:30pm, but the doors open at 6:30pm. Why not come and enjoy supper before you get down to serious business? The Marriott offers a wide variety for a great meal or an enjoyable snack. We’ve included the menu to whet your appetite! And the bar is open the whole evening! Why sit home waiting for the Easter Bunny? Come join the fun at Gay Bingo! Over $500 in cash and prizes! Admission is only $20.00 including regular game sheets. Special game sheets are sold separately. Seating is limited to 200, so call HGLHC at 860-278-4163 to reserve your seat (or email danm@hglhc.org). Tables are reserved for parties of 10 or more only. All proceeds benefit the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here for the menu.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 7
WHERE:
at Tommy's Restaurant Join the Health Collective at Tommy's for a night of exciting basketball and great food! There will be raffle prizes such as movie-night gift baskets and two tickets to a UConn Women's Basketball game for next year's season! Call 860.278.4163 (The Health Collective) for more information, or email info@hglhc.org. See you there! Tommy’s Restaurant: www.tommysrestaurant.com
In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), we at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective would like to express our thanks and admiration for the many people who volunteer in a wide capacity of jobs. Without you we would not be the organization that we are. The energy, talent and wisdom that you bring benefit the entire agency and our clients. We can’t say “Thank You!” enough.
To get your t-shirt, please contact Dan Millett at danm@hglhc.org or at (860) 278-4163 x18. Thanks again for your help! (Click the image for a closer view of the front and back of the t-shirts.) NEW AT HGLHC! SAFETY NET : Are you a creative, compassionate, LGBTQ person or ally who wants to help our community? Would you like to help keep yourself and your social network safe and show your friends and peers how much you care about them? Join Safety Net, a new project at the Health Collective, and work together to come up with fun and creative safer-sex messages, spread the word to your friends and beyond, and help keep our friends and lovers safe from HIV and STDs. Call Jamie for more info at 860.278-.4163 x17 or email her at JamieB@hglhc.org. We’re on Facebook! Search groups for “Safety Net.” MPOWER CT: The MPowerment Project has been renamed by its core group members; it is now called MPower C. Gay and bisexual men between the ages of 18-29 plan events to meet other guys, build a strong community, and have fun while promoting safer sex! April meetings are scheduled for April 7th and April 28. Upcoming special events:
For both events call Bill at 287-4163 ext 11 for more details. POSITIVELY AWARE: Sign up now to participate in the workshop that can change your life for the better. Positively Aware if for HIV+ gay, bisexual, and non-labeling men who have sex with men. It’s a 5 session group program for both long time survivors of HIV and newly diagnosed individuals. The goal is to develop an honest and empowering perspective on your sex life, work on ways to deal with stresses related to disclosure, and help continue to grow a positive perspective on your positive status. INTEGRITY: A one-on-one multi-session counseling/life-coaching program that is specifically designed for gay men. Specifically designed to help gay, bi, and non-labeling men who have sex with men work through issues such as sexual addiction, sexual risk taking, and other behaviors that might put you at risk for HIV and STDs. Our trained counselors want to meet you wherever you are on life's journey and help make the most of it. Contact Liz Yorke for more information at 860.278.4163 ext 21 or email LizY@hglhc.org HGLHC CALENDAR: April 7 - CT Anti-Discrimination Coalition Lobby Day. www.transadvocacy.org/?p=138 April 7 – Women’s NCAA Tournament Final – Watch it at Tommy’s Restaurant in Middletown, CT. www.tommysrestaurant.com April 11 – Gay Bingo – Rocky Hill Marriott April 17 & 18 – Mission of Mercy April 18 – Transgender Lives: The Intersection of Health and Law Conference. http://conference.transadvocacy.com/ April 18 – Eat, Drink & Be Married April 20 – Health Collective Annual Planning Meeting
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