Fenway Health Addresses Disparities and Risks for LBT Women
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.— October is recognized annually as Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time for sharing information on prevention, treatment…
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Fenway’s Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health Announces Program Participants
The 2013 Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health hosted by The Fenway Institute and Department of Community Health Sciences of the Boston University School of…
LGBT Leaders Call on Community to Recommit to Fight Against AIDS
By: Eric Brus*— Last month, the leaders of 35 LGBT and HIV/AIDS organizations issued a joint letter committing themselves and their organizations to re-engaging the…
Fenway Health & AIDS Action Committee’s Partnership: Better Care for HIV Patients & Tackle the Disease
Historic Partnership Will Enhance Programs and Services at Both Organizations BOSTON, Mass.—The Boards of Directors at Fenway Health and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC)…
TRT Endorses Rep. Ed Markey for U.S. Senate
The Rainbow Times’ Editorial staff is proud to endorse Democratic Congressman Ed Markey for U.S. Senate. Congressman Markey has supported and co-sponsored LGBTQ equality issues…
Fenway Lauds Mermin Appointment to CDC’s Direct National Center For HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD & Tuberculosis Prevention
BOSTON, Mass.—Last week, Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH was named the new Director at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)…
LifeSkills Project Celebrates First Year at Anniversary Ball
Performances and Ball categories bring together participants and community members By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— LifeSkills—an empowerment-focused research study for young transgender women ages 16-29, offered…
Boston Pride Marches on, Rain or Shine
2013 Parade and Festival draws thousands from Copley to City Hall By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— The 2013 Boston Pride Parade and Festival brought thousands of…
Congressman Joe Kennedy & State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez to Attend 28th Annual AIDS Walk & 5K Run
Event draws 10,000 participants and raises $1M for AIDS services BOSTON, Mass.—More than 10,000 walkers and runners are expected to take part in this Sunday’s 28th…
Youth Pride: We Must Pay Attention to Marginalized LGBTQ Communities
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist— I had the pleasure of attending Youth Pride as an adult ally on May 18th. I was overcome with joy watching…
First National Give OUT Day Benefits Local Nonprofits
Nine local LGBTQ organizations raised money and awareness By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Give OUT Day—the first national initiative to mobilize donors across the country to…
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…
Nine Boston Nonprofits Participate in 1st Ever National Giving Day Campaign for LGBTQ Community
BOSTON, Mass. – Nine local nonprofit organizations will participate in Give OUT Day, the very first national initiative to mobilize thousands of donors across the…
Fenway Health Women’s Dinner Party Raises over $440K
BOSTON, Mass. — On April 6th, over 1,000 lesbians, bisexual and transgender women along with friends, volunteers and supporters attended Fenway Health 2013 Women’s Dinner Party….
Fenway Institute: Policy Focus on Lesbians and Cervical Cancer
Analysis from The Fenway Institute finds lesbians and bisexual women are up to 10 times less likely to receive regular cervical cancer screening than heterosexual…
Boston’s LGBTQ Community Reacts to Mayor Menino’s Departure
Local leaders reflect, share thanks following the mayor’s announcement By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— On Thursday, May 28th, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced that he will…
Fenway Health’s Women’s Dinner Party Raises Funds for Women’s Health
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– BOSTON, Mass. — The Women’s Dinner Party is an annual fundraiser for Fenway Health that brings together more…
Fenway to present Dr. Susan M. Love Award to Dr. Ursula Matulonis at Women’s Dinner Party
Event to Take Place on April 6 BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health will present the Dr. Susan M. Love Award to Dr. Ursula Matulonis at The Women’s…
Men’s Event raises $500K-plus for Fenway Health
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — The Fenway Health Clinic Men’s Event hosted on March 9th at the Boston Mariott Copley was well attended…
Fenway honors National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Boston, Mass.–In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Fenway Health created this infographic that highlights some statistics and facts about the impact HIV/AIDS has on…
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; Why You Should Care
By: Eric Brus*– Thursday, Feb. 7, is the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). As was the case in 2012, the theme for…
Envisioning a Future Beyond Formal LGBT Equality: Urvashi Vaid
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– If the LGBT movement is, at its core, a progressive struggle for justice and equality, then should not the gay-rights’ agenda…
Worrisome Rates of HIV Infection Among Youth: Mass. Leaders React
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The number of new HIV infections the United States remains relatively stable, standing at about 50,000 people annually. But HIV, the…