The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective’s 2020 scholarship application is up, funding the 2020-2021 school year. Are you entering college or currently in college? Do you identify as LGBTQ+ or come from a LGBTQ+ household? Are you a Connecticut resident? Then give it a shot – try for our scholarship! Take advantage of this […]
CONTINUE READINGEsta noche en Facebook Live a 6:30-7pm, Miguel Gonzalez, de nuestro equipo de prevencion, va a responder a tus preguntas y comentarios, y educar del sexo seguro y Coronavirus. La discusion sera como la el jueves pasado pero en espanol. Mirala y trae tus preguntas. Tonight on Facebook Live at 6:30-7pm, our prevention team member […]
CONTINUE READINGThe CDC has released new guidelines on the use of masks for Coronavirus prevention. The general public is advised to use a cloth mask or scarf when going out in public. Please reserve disposable masks for healthcare workers. N95 masks are not recommended for the general public. For detailed information on personal protective equipment recommendations, […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday, April 2, HGLHC will be hosting a LIVE discussion about safer sex and COVID-19 on Facebook Live. Come with your questions, concerns, and comments, and our HIV Prevention Specialist, Kim Adamski, will be there to answer and provide information!
CONTINUE READINGDue to the Coronavirus pandemic, many STD clinics are temporarily closed for the near future all around Connecticut and surrounding states. This means it will be much harder to get testing and treatment for STDs for a time. If you are not already doing so, practice social/physical distancing, which includes having sex. If you feel […]
CONTINUE READINGIn response to the surge in Coronavirus cases in New York City, the White House has advised that anyone who has passed through or left New York City to self-quarantine for 14 days. What does this mean for you? If YOU have been in New York recently, PLEASE follow this quarantine advisory. If you know […]
CONTINUE READINGJust because you are young doesn’t necessarily mean you are safe from COVID-19! Many young people have been hospitalized due to Coronavirus. Be careful – even if you don’t get sick, you should still do what you can to protect others.
CONTINUE READINGSocial distancing? Quarantines? Pandemics? These all sound very scary, and as we can see from the toilet paper hoarding alone, people are panicking. And it’s understandable – a novel infection is sweeping the globe. Health authorities around the world are asking us to stay home when possible and to wash and sanitize our hands often […]
CONTINUE READINGThe more people stay home, the less overloaded our healthcare system will be, and the better care the sick will recieve! Stay home to keep yourself and others healthy!
CONTINUE READINGAlthough Coronavirus has been widely reported as most dangerous to certain at-risk groups, young people are getting it and actually account for 40% of hospitalizations, according to the New York Times. You’re not immune no matter your age! Keep yourself safe with social distancing and lots of handwashing.
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