Want to shop in Arizona? The Christian Business Networking group in Arizona has made it easy for us to take our business elsewhere. Just visit their website to identify businesses in their network and then GO ELSEWHERE!! Alternatively, you can visit LGBT Chamber of Commerce websites in places like Phoenix and Tucson. Find businesses that […]
CONTINUE READINGYOU!! What better gift can you give yourself? Give yourself the gift of YOU. When you live your life as the person you truly are, you give yourself the wonderful gift of you. And you give us the same wonderful gift of you. It’s a win-win for all of us! Happy Holidays!
CONTINUE READINGI, like many of you, felt much sadness, learning of the death of Nelson Mandela yesterday. I paid my respects by learning more about him and the life he led. Listening to him and watching him. While he could have let his emotions get in the way of his activism and life choices, he chose […]
CONTINUE READINGWe at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective wish you the best over this holiday period. Whether you are lighting candles, eating turkey, shopping, watching football-Enjoy your time with family and friends and co-workers.
CONTINUE READINGThe CEO of pasta giant Barilla, Guido Barilla, says that he seeks a “classic family” for his company’s products, where the “woman plays a fundamental role.” I was recently interviewed on Fox Connecticut following his remarks. I want to say that his statement is both homophobic and misogynist. Families come in all shapes and sizes. […]
CONTINUE READINGIt’s September, which means that HGLHC staff and volunteers ask clients to complete a Client Feedback Survey. For the entire month of September, each client receiving services is asked to provide us with important information. We then use your feedback to make improvements in care and services. We ask how we are doing in providing services, […]
CONTINUE READINGFor those who are unfamiliar with the term MSM (men who have sex with men), this is how the Centers for Disease Control refers to gay and bisexual men, and those who don’t self identify as gay or bisexual. Read encouraging news below about recent outbreak of meningitis that has affected gay and bisexual men […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat tests are usually screened for by an STD Clinic? The Health Collective STD Clinic routinely screens for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia with a simple urine test, and for Syphilis with an easy 1 tube blood test. No longer necessary for guys to get the painful swab in the penis…so don’t be afraid, get checked out. […]
CONTINUE READINGSo, did that catch your attention? It should. Take a look at the following article. Be advised that there is language that may be offensive to some. http://www.gay.com/hivplus/why-act-up-has-declared-war-on-the-new-hiv-pandemic
CONTINUE READINGSeven. So far this year, 7 gay men ranging in age from their 20’s through 50’s have tested positive for HIV at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective. Several hundred others have been tested this year, with their results being negative. All of these people have taken the step to learn more about themselves. […]
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