Network Training Update National Jewish Quitline Last week, Dr. Scout flew to Colorado to do trainings at the National Jewish Hospital, home of one of the country’s largest quitlines. Dr. Scout’s training, titled “The LGBT Population and Tobacco Use: Creating an LGBT Friendly & InclusiveContinue reading “Network training update- National Jewish Quitline!”
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Philly the City of Trans Love
#bishopmakalani-mahee Philly the City of Trans Love Bishop S.F. Makalani-MaHee The moment I got off the plane I felt it. While I was waiting for the shuttle bus to take me to my hotel in downtown Philly another transman just looks at me and extends a brotherly greeting , andContinue reading “Philly the City of Trans Love”
Welcome to our new guest blogger, reporting from Philly Trans Health Conference
We are so excited to introduce Bishop S.F. Makalani-MaHee as our newest guest blogger! Bishop S.F. will be blogging from the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference, so stay tuned! Bishop S.F. Makalani-MaHee is a Minister/Performing Artist/Community Organizer, and is also the Founder/Chair for Black Gay Pride South Florida. Bishop is currently enjoying devolving his solo show “Bustin’Continue reading “Welcome to our new guest blogger, reporting from Philly Trans Health Conference”
PRESS RELEASE: 2014 LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SURVEY REPORT
(Click on Image to Enlarge) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With Significant Revenue Growth and Innovative Programs, LGBT Community Centers Serve Over 1.9 Million People Annually Denver, CO & Ft. Lauderdale, FL; June 10, 2014 —Providing vital services to more than 1.9 million people annually, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community centers reported increased revenue for 2013,Continue reading “PRESS RELEASE: 2014 LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SURVEY REPORT”
May 2014 updates from LGBT health Equity and Cancer Networks
May was the official launch month for our Wellness Needs Assessment; it was kicked off with a webinar about the Needs Assessment for Community Centers (“HealthLink Resource: Local Health Data Project”). We are excited to announce that since then, community centers in Arkansas and Michigan have gone live with the LGBTQ Needs Assessment- check outContinue reading “May 2014 updates from LGBT health Equity and Cancer Networks”
Tobacco Control year in review and 2014 sneak peek!
ReportOut: National Partner’s and Disparity Network’s meeting Keeping you in the loop! Hello Network! Scout and I just returned from the Disparity Networks and National Partner’s meeting in lovely Atlanta. And, as always, we brought you back lots of updates and juicy tidbits! The Disparity Network meeting started with usContinue reading “Tobacco Control year in review and 2014 sneak peek!”
A Year In Review: Spotlight on North Dakota Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Gustavo Torrez Program Manager The Network for LGBT Health Equity When I started working with the Network almost 4 years ago the first state I had the pleasure to visit was North Dakota. During my visit I conducted two LGBT Cultural Competency training one for their grantees, and another at their Annual Statewide Alcohol and SubstanceContinue reading “A Year In Review: Spotlight on North Dakota Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program”
Join Me For a Live Webcast: The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco
The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO VISIT THE EVENT HOMEPAGE In-person attendance is limited to those attending the CTFK Youth Advocacy Symposium andContinue reading “Join Me For a Live Webcast: The Passion and Power of Young People in the Ongoing Fight Against Tobacco”
Survey Time!
The Network for LGBT Health Equity Do us a solid- fill out our feedback survey! What time is it?! SURVEY TIME! Please take five minutes to fill out our annual feedback survey! It is anonymous, but at the end you will have the option to give us your contact info toContinue reading “Survey Time!”
APPLY NOW FOR NETWORK STEERING COMMITTEE POSITIONS!
The Network for LGBT Health Equity The time has come: Apply to be a part of our dynamic Steering Committee! Applications due by June 3rd, 2013 The Network for LGBT Health Equity is now accepting applications to fill four positions on its 13 member Steering Committee! The purpose of the committeeContinue reading “APPLY NOW FOR NETWORK STEERING COMMITTEE POSITIONS!”
LGBT HealthLink, The Network for Health Equity 