Ballroom Tapestries: Latex Ball Weaves a Boldly Beautiful History
For the 35th anniversary of GMHC’s Latex Ball, its impresario and guiding spirit, Luna Luis Ortiz , chose “Ballroom Tapestries” as the theme to celebrate the Ballroom community and its rich...
View ArticleGMHC Applauds NYS Legislature for Passing HIV Insurance Discrimination Bill
GMHC Applauds NYS Legislature for Passing Bill Prohibiting Life, Disability, and Health Insurers from Discriminating Against New Yorkers Prescribed PrEP for HIV Prevention.Topics: GayHealth...
View ArticleRuPauls Drag Race Star Q Strides Past Stigma
Season 16 opened with a shot of green rhinestone-embellished heels walking into the legendary Werk room, followed by the words: “‘Q’ the music because the show is about to start!” Q —a drag queen from...
View ArticleThe Wow Factor: GMHC Salutes Black Leaders in Health Equity
For Black History Month, GMHC salutes four Black leaders who are partners in the struggle for health equity: Phill Wilson , Drs. Oni and Uché Blackstock , and Harold Phillips. All four exemplify what...
View ArticleGMHC Expresses Concerns About the Mayoral Plan for Involuntary...
New York, NY—GMHC has several concerns about the mayoral mental health plan for involuntary hospitalization of homeless individuals in distress. As an organization with decades of experience working...
View ArticleGMHC Statement in Response to Potential Changes to the FDA Blood Ban
GMHC, founded in 1982 as the world’s first HIV and AIDS services organization, is responding to news first reported in the Wall Street Journal that the FDA will implement a new individual risk...
View ArticleHIV & STI Testing Appointment Scheduler
Information on HIV testing: GMHC uses the Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab test for on-site testing and the INSTI HIV-1/2 Ab test at our off-site testing locations. These tests use a blood sample...
View ArticleThe Latex Ball: Ballroom Magic in Photos
GMHC’s Latex Ball returned with incandescent energy on June 18. After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a night of epic looks, delivered with intensely competitive flair.read more
View ArticleGMHC Responds to Growing Stigma Around Monkeypox Outbreak
GMHC Calls on the Media to Provide Accurate, Scientific Information about Monkeypox that Doesn’t Stigmatize Gay and Bisexual Menread more
View ArticleNew York City Pride: Celebrate and Speak Out
Get ready for New York City Pride Month! The excitement is palpable, as Pride Month returns in June with a plethora of live parades and festivals across the five boroughs.read more
View ArticleOlder Adults and Long-Term Survivors of HIV/AIDS
Adults age 50 years and older now represent the largest group of people living with HIV/AIDS. This group include long-term survivors (LTS) who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS before the advent of...
View ArticleChosen Families: Luna Luis Ortiz on Youth and Project Vogue
Like the House and Ball community it serves, GMHC’s Project Vogue is about dance, self-expression, community, and being fabulous.read more
View ArticleThe Keys to Stable Housing
During the holidays, home is a cherished idea as families gather with friends to celebrate. But having a home of one’s own is elusive for many of GMHC’s clients.read more
View ArticleProject Vogue: Ballroom and HIV Care With Luna Luis Ortiz
Like the House and Ball community it serves, GMHC’s Project Vogue is about dance, self-expression, community, and being fabulous.read more
View ArticleDr. Larry Mass: No Victory Is Too Small
For #WorldAIDSDay, #GMHC co-founder Dr. Larry Mass shared hopeful thoughts in the face of the ongoing obstacles for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic—now in its 40th year.read more
View ArticleNYC Council Awards $555K for TGNC Hub
Recognizing the transgender community’s unique needs, the New York City Council has made a $555,000 grant to GMHC’s innovative Hub for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) People, known as the...
View ArticleEmpire BCBS Foundation Awards $100K Grant to Expand Mental Health Services...
COVID-19 has put a strain on the nation’s mental health, particularly for those in the GMHC community living with HIV/AIDS.read more
View ArticleLong-Term Donor Sustains Memory of Friend Who Died of AIDS
As a professional artist, Joyce Crain creates installations for public and corporate spaces. During the holidays, she also likes to set up a Christmas village scene from her childhood. When her late...
View ArticleMeals and Nutrition Program Endures through the Pandemic
Food insecurity is one of the most common challenges facing GMHC’s consumers, especially those living with HIV. Many are low-income and struggle to meet the basic necessities of life. read more
View ArticleKelsey Louie to Step Down as GMHC CEO After Seven Years of Service
May 19, 2021 – GMHC CEO Kelsey Louie will step down as the organization’s chief executive officer on June 25 for a new role as CEO for The Door, a New York City-based nonprofit that provides...
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