Fenway Health Appoints Dr. Jennifer Potter as Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute
Fenway Health announces today that Dr. Jennifer Potter has been appointed Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute. Dr. Potter is Director of Women’s Health at Fenway…
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Judith “Judy” Bradford, 1943–2017: Remembering a Visionary in LGBT Health Research & Advocacy
Courtesy of the family of Judy Bradford— Dr. Judith “Judy” Baynard Bradford, age 73, of Marblehead, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love…
National LGBT Health Education Center Launches Online Training Video Series in Transgender Health
Medical professionals can earn up to five free continuing education credits by participating in educational series BOSTON, Mass.―The National LGBT Health Education Center, a program…
CDC Reports Startling Increase in the Rise of STIs, Stresses Safe-Sex Practices
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In November, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report highlighting a significant increase in sexually…
Fenway Institute: Among 2015 GLMA Achievement Award Recipients
Each year, GLMA honors exemplary individuals and/or organizations for their significant contributions to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals or…
Study: Public Accommodations Protections Critical to Transgender or Gender Nonconforming People’s Health
According to a recent Study, gender minority people who are transgender or gender nonconforming experience widespread discrimination and health inequities. Since 2012, Massachusetts law has…
Engaging Parents Project Reaches Out to Parents of LGBT Youth Of Color
By: Fenway Health— When a child comes out to a parent, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. Parents may feel torn between…
Fenway Health: Dr. Judith B. Bradford to Receive the Susan M. Love Award
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health’s “The Women’s Dinner Party” is New England’s largest annual fundraiser night on the town for lesbian and bi women, trans people, and allies….
New Report Highlights the Need to Increase Population-Based Data about Transgender People and Other Gender Minorities
Current practices fail to identify transgender and other gender minority respondents Currently, most federally-supported population-based surveys do not include measures to identify transgender and other…
The Fenway Institute: Enrolling Young Women 15-17 in Anti-HIV Vaginal Ring Acceptability Study
A safe and effective vaginal ring could offer women complete control over their ability to protect themselves against HIV BOSTON, Mass.—The Fenway Institute is currently enrolling…
Study: Diverse Group of Patients Willing to Answer Q’s about Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in Healthcare Settings
BOSTON, Mass.―A study conducted by researchers from The Fenway Institute and the Center for American Progress and published yesterday in PLOS ONE Journal finds that a diverse…
LGBT Aging Project Joins Fenway Health
BOSTON, Mass. — The LGBT Aging Project, New England’s premier organization for cultural competency training, programs and advocacy for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) older…
New Book Chronicles Fenway Health’s First 40 years – Fenway Hosts Book Signing Event
[From a Press Release] Tom Martorelli’s For People, Not For Profit showcases the evolution of community & LGBT healthcare through 40 years of Fenway Health’s…
Brigham and Women’s Hospital & The Fenway Institute Enroll 100 Participants into the Largest Nationwide HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial
Volunteers can make a difference in efforts to control the pandemic Boston, MA – The HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Sites at Brigham and Women’s Hospital…
2012 TRT Heroes Calendar in this edition, yours to keep!
By: Graysen Martinez Ocasio, Publisher– Happy New Year! We hope that 2012 is a better year for everyone, especially a better year for the economy….