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"Proudly Serving
the LGBT Community
Since 1983."
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Newsletter - March 2009 |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the Executive Director
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In honor of National LGBT Health Awareness week, we have a full slate of activities that we invite you to attend:
If you have questions about health issues or the Health Collective, call us at (860)278-4163 or email us at: info@hglhc.org. For more information on National LGBT Health Awareness Week, click here. The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) is pleased to announce that it will hold its next Women’s Health Screening Day on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Services are provided on a walk-in basis from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Insurance coverage is not necessary for any of our services, which include Pap testing, breast and cervical exams, STD diagnosis and treatment, vaccination against Hepatitis A & B, screening for Hepatitis C and HIV counseling & testing. There is a $20 fee for HIV testing and $20 fee for STD screening. However, if anyone cannot afford the services, we would waive these fees and will not turn anyone away. Kathey Fowler, Women’s Services Coordinator, states that a day like this enables lesbian, bisexual and trans women to obtain the vital health screening and exams they may otherwise not receive. It is also a great opportunity to support our community. Kathey also noted that lesbian, bisexual, and trans women have a greater concentration of risk factors for breast cancer and that breast cancer is most curable when detected early. “We want women in our community to have all of the information available to them about their risks for breast cancer and early detection education.” We urge all lesbian, bisexual, and trans women to take the time for these important health measures. If you have any questions or would like to make a mammogram appointment, call the Health Collective at 860.278.4163. Click here for our flyer for this event. NOTE: Mammograms have been cancelled for this event, but all other services are still available on Saturday, March 7th. If you have questions, please call the Health Collective at 860.278.4163.
[The Mpowerment Project has been renamed "MPower CT" by its core group members.] Mpower CT is a program for young gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), between the ages of 18-29. Mpower CT provides a safe, friendly space for guys to build a strong community and promote safer-sex and HIV prevention messages through positive peer influence by all members of the project. The group is starting to plan fun, sex-positive events that are exciting and appeal to the young gay/bi men's community, with a goal of promoting safer sex. Wanna help out or meet some guys? Our next meetings are held at the Health Collective on March 10th and March 24th, from 7-9pm. Call Bill for more information: 860.278.4163 x 11, or email him at williamp@hglhc.org.
GAY BINGO RETURNS! HGLHC’s next Gay Bingo event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill, located at 100 Capital Blvd in Rocky Hill. Doors open at 6:30pm and games begin at 7:30pm. 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. Tables are reserved for parties of 10 or more only. All proceeds benefit the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective.
Click here for more information:
Positively Aware: Are you gay/bi man who is HIV+? What are your plans to live healthfully as a person diagnosed with HIV? Are you taking positive steps to take care of your health? Is managing your sex life important to you? Would you like the opportunity to learn from other people living with HIV about the pitfalls of disclosure? Positively Aware brings together men who are both long term survivors living with HIV and those recently diagnosed to share tips and insights. Take this opportunity to restore self-confidence, improve your health, negotiate safer sex with partners, feel good about yourself! Feel better, take care of your health, be clear about safer sex, be at peace with yourself! What’s not to like? This group meets for five workshop sessions. We meet at HGLHC, 1841 Broad Street in Hartford. If you would like to participate or would like more information, please contact Liz Yorke or Bill Petrosky at 860.278.4163. Email williamp@hglhc.org or lizy@hglhc.org.
Would it help you to:
Whatever is keeping you at risk, or putting others at risk—we want to STOP the HIV virus, and you can help achieve this goal. Contact us for an appointment: call 860.278.4163 extension 21, or email LizY@hglhc.org.
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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2009. Notification: All applicants will be notified in writing in May, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend a public awards program to receive their scholarships. Click here for an application form.
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Audrey
has been active in the Hartford GLBT Community for more years than
she cares to admit to and is a long time supporter of HGLHC and True
Colors. "I hope that my experiences with running a small business
will help the HGLHC achieve its goals and fulfill its mission." She
is also involved in "the Connecticut art scene" and serves on the
Real Art Ways Board of Trustees (Finance Committee).