health
First In-Home HIV Test Approved
OraSure Technologies OraQuick, an in-home HIV test, has been approved for sale by the FDA for October of this year. It’s the first in-home test of its kind.
Esurance Supports Trevor Project
Esurance starts Facebook fundraising and awareness campaign for Trevor Project’s NTL.
Did You Update Your Status Today?
Paul Blore and Marquis Lee produced and star in a video in honor of National HIV Testing Day for Philadelphia FIGHT in Philly. Do you know your HIV status?
The Reality of LGBT Healthcare
The Human Rights Campaign outlined the state of LGBT healthcare in a new report – the Healthcare Equality Index.
LGBT Youth Orgs to Get a Push
The Spruce Foundation is reaching out to organizations that support LGBT youth. An announcement is expected to be made at this month’s event.
Is PA Ignoring AIDS Crisis Among Seniors?
More than one million Americans are living with HIV or AIDS. But among seniors who are 50 years and older, the number is mounting. In […]
Let’s Talk About AIDS
He’s the famous gay airman whose coming out video went viral on YouTube. Recently, Randy Phillips talked to I’m From Driftwood about how his generation […]
What’s In an LGBT Community Center?
Despite the slow economic recovery, 179 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community centers nationwide manage to provide vital resources to 1.7 million people annually. […]
The Realities of Transgender Aging
Thanks to Sage (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), transgender men and women have a new guidebook […]
Just for Women: Be Well Boot Camp
It’s the season to get in shape. That’s why Philadelphia magazine is inviting our female readers to the new Be Well Boot Camp on June 9. The […]
AIDS Education Month Kicks Off
AIDS Education Month kicks off May 31 in Philadelphia with a full listing of special events.
Goods: Summer Stock
Hitting the road this summer? We have the lowdown on the goods you’ll want to stow away in your carry-on. Diesel Aloha Swim Brief ($88) […]
Trans-Health Conference Returns to Philly
This month marks the 11th anniversary of Mazzoni Center‘s Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC) from May 31 to June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. What began […]
Meet Five LGBT Families
At a time when LGBT families are making media headlines, a documentary – In My Shoes: Stories of Youth With LGBT Parents – goes behind the […]