Tag: On Being Well
Coping with change and uncertainty through mindfulness
Uncertainty is a feeling many of us have experienced in recent months. It’s been a fixture in news headlines, driven by the political upheaval...
Stand up for the ACA
With so much happening in our political system at the moment, it can be difficult to keep up with each new development. The fact...
Results of the U.S. Trans Survey are in
Earlier this month, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) released the results of the U.S. Trans Survey (USTS), which, at 28,000 respondents, is...
Holiday Survival Guide
Every year, the team at Mazzoni Center’s Open Door Counseling program puts together what we call a “Holiday Survival Guide,” filled with tips and...
Navigation Services: One-on-one support for better health and self-efficacy
Philadelphia is fortunate to be home to many agencies that provide holistic care aiming to meet the distinct needs of people living with...
Injectable estrogen shortage causes concern among trans-health providers
Mazzoni Center has joined with several other health-care providers and LGBT organizations around the United States in calling on manufacturers of injectable estrogen to...
Helping youth stay safe through education, engagement and support
When I came on board at Mazzoni Center earlier this year, I had no idea that I would be given the opportunity to enhance...
Reflecting on safe spaces and community after Orlando
“Safe space” is a phrase that comes up frequently in our work — so frequently, in fact, that I had not stopped to fully...
Putting the 2016 Trans-Health Conference together
Next month, Mazzoni Center will present the 15th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, which takes place June 9-11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year...
Talk, test, treat: a winning formula for STD Awareness Month
STD Awareness Month is here, along with the alarming news that sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Recent data from the Centers for...
My fitness transformation: Breaking it down
In January 2015, I was the heaviest and most unhealthy I have ever been. My clothes were all too tight, I was tired with...
Bringing HIV awareness to every day
Every February, the prevention team at Mazzoni Center observes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with educational programming, outreach activities and HIV testing at events...
Keeping healthy resolutions in 2016
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep, but that doesn’t stop many of us from making them year after year. Something about the...
Holiday Survival Guide, Part 2: Stay connected and mindful this season
The holidays can be a time of great joy and excitement — and also great disappointment and disconnection. Maybe you remember years past of...
Your mental health: surviving the holidays
No matter who you are or how you identify, the holiday season can often produce anxiety and other uncomfortable feelings. For many LGBTQ folks,...
Support for SOFFAs of transgender folks
Already this year, 21 transgender people have been murdered in the United States. Imagine how startling this figure is to a parent whose child...
More proof that PrEP works
It’s been three years since the Food and Drug Administration approved PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for use by HIV-negative individuals to prevent them from being...
Managing strong emotions
Without strong emotions, life would have far less meaning. We wouldn’t be excited about new friendships or romantic relationships. We wouldn’t be motivated to...
Primary care matters
As a newer member of the team at Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine, I’m frequently scheduled to see new patients. In many ways,...
Youth Pride: an idea whose time has come
“All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” — Harvey...
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