Improving access to affirming medical care in the LGBTQ+ Community
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Transgender Name Change Clinic
Are you a resident of Oakland, Macomb, or Wayne County? Are you interested in changing your legal name and gender markers? Legal services are available to you through the Fair Michigan Foundation weekly at Corktown Health. Restrictions apply. Day/Time: Every Wednesday from 12pm-4pm by appointment onlyLocation: 1726 Howard Street, Detroit, MI 48216Contact: Julisa Abad for …
Evolution of HIV treatment leading to longer lives, more acceptance
By DR LATONYA RIDDLE-JONES |November 29, 2021 at 7:37 a.m. | The Oakland Press As we approach World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it brings more than the usual commemorations and displays of red ribbons. Those who are leading the fight against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are seeing major strides — from declining death rates to more acceptance …
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DETROIT-BASED HELP – HEALTH EMERGENCY LIFELINE PROGRAMS – REBRANDS AS CORKTOWN HEALTH, EXPANDS SERVICES
The pioneering AIDS service organization will offer dental care, education and advocacy, and community programs to a wider audience – in addition to its medical center services – extending its reach beyond Southeast Michigan DETROIT – June 9, 2021 – Launched 35 years ago as a pioneering AIDS service organization focused on meeting urgent financial …
Most trans and gender diverse Michigan residents suffer from depression, anxiety, study says.
By BRANDON CHEW / Capital News Service / April 16, 2021 LANSING — Transgender people suffer from debilitating mental illnesses like depression and anxiety at much higher rates than the general public and therapists need to do more to help them, experts say. Over 72.2% of transgender and gender diverse Michigan residents have been diagnosed …