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Archive for January, 2008

Drug-Resistant MRSA Strain Spreading Among Gay Men

A new study has found that a drug-resistant strain of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is appearing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Boston and San Francisco…


Thursday, January 17th, 2008 | Patients, Gay Men

Sharp Increase in HIV Among Young Gay Men in NYC Points to Need for New Community HIV Prevention Efforts

The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that the incidence of H.I.V. infection among gay men is increasing, following a lengthy period of decline…


Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 | Communities, Gay Men, Advocacy

Healthcare Equality Index for LGBT Patients and Families

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Gay and Lesbian Medical
Association (GLMA) released the first national Healthcare Equality Index, an annual
survey addressing five areas of greatest concern to LGBT health care consumers:
patient non-discrimination, visitation, medical decision-making, cultural
competency training for staff and employment policies…


Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 | Providers, Training Materials

Transgender Health Priorities

This resource identifies important health priorities for transgender people and was compiled by the National LGBT Health Coalition with the input of multiple individuals and organizations, including Philadelphia’s Transgender Health Action Coalition (THAC)
HealthPriorities_Trans…


Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 | Providers, Trans Issues, PDFs

Take Charge: Get Tested for HIV

SafeGuards offers free HIV rapid testing by appointment.  To make your appointment today email saferthebetter@yahoo…


Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 | Patients, Gay Men

Vote for Best of Gay Philly

As the columnist for Healthy Perspectives on Philly Gay Calendar, SafeGuards encourages you to vote for the Best of Gay Philadelphia.  PhillyGayCalendar…


Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 | Communities

Who Is Jeffrey and What Can He Tell Us About HIV?

“Jeffrey” recently asked in an email: “where should I go to get tested, and how are things going to go when I go in.  I’ve been sexually active for about 3 years now…


Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 | HIV/STD, Communities, Gay Men, Healthy Perspectives