Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

📣 Are you a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-based health setting? At Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, we are committed to providing high-quality, sensitive, and non-judgmental dental care to our diverse patient population. If you are passionate about community health and looking for a place where your skills can truly make a difference, we invite you to join our team!  💌 Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eyx46iN #dentalhygienistjobs #NYCjobs #CommunityHealthCenterJobs #dental

Wrapping up National Health Center Week #NCHW24 and it's staff appreciation day! These people are hard-working, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Here’s some praise for the Callen-Lorde staff, directly from the people they serve. “During my recent visit, I went in for a routine STI panel, but Addison, the case manager, noticed I was experiencing back pain. Without hesitation, they arranged for me to see a doctor on the same day. I met with Zil, who treated me with utmost politeness and professionalism. She took the time to explain the potential occupational hazards that could be causing my back pain and offered valuable advice on how to alleviate it. It was such a relief to be seen as more than just a walking, talking STI.” - Victoria V. “Callen-Lorde's extensive and diverse staff is very knowledgeable, welcoming, kind, discreet, and focused on treating everyone equally, and with great respect and kindness.” - William D. “Dr. Cheryl Ayres was SO easy to talk to, made me feel so at ease, and I 110% recommend her!!” - Pia V. “I have been a patient of Dr. Eunmee Chun and Callen Lorde for many years. Dr. Chun is the smartest, most thorough doctor I have ever had. I am so grateful to have her and this service available to me.” - Maria G. “I am thankful for the friendly faces at the front desk. I am thankful for the staff that makes me feel at ease, given that I’m notoriously afraid of doctors. I am thankful for the doctors who actually listen, and provide the wonderful opposite of the homophobic healthcare I’m used to.” - Nicholas D.

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Building a strong, sustainable Community Health Center movement depends upon continuous engagement with stakeholders. It’s #StakeholderAppreciationDay during #NHCW24, and it’s time for a shout-out. To our donors, corporate sponsors, allied elected officials, and foundation funders: We are beyond grateful to have supportive stakeholders who help Callen-Lorde push for change at every level. Thank you for helping this community health center thrive. Pictured are volunteers from the Steve Madden Employee Resource Group helping out at Callen-Lorde’s Hamptons Tea Dance. Thank you!

In 2023, Callen-Lorde served 19,998 patients who made 143,283 in-person and virtual visits. Thank you for trusting us with your care. #NHCW24 #PatientAppreciationDay As an integral component of the public health infrastructure of NYC, Callen-Lorde serves those most in need among our communities. 10% are uninsured 41% are on Medicaid 6% are on Medicare 25% are transgender 14% are non-binary 43% are cis male 12% are cis female 42% are white 23% are Hispanic/Latinx 17% are Black 5% are Asian/Pacific Islander 3% are more than one race Our expertise in #transgender healthcare brings patients from across New York, and beyond to Callen-Lorde seeking the specialized care we provide. 38% are from Brooklyn 27% from Manhattan 12% from Queens 10% from the Bronx 1% from Staten Island 12% from outside NYC 95% accessed primary medical care 23% accessed mental health services 8% accessed dental care 22% accessed supportive and enabling services, including care coordination and patient education.

Did you know? 1 in 11 Americans get health care at a community health center. Aug 4 to 10 is National Health Center week, and we’re celebrating the role of community health centers in delivering care to medically underserved people. Community health center patients: - 19% are uninsured - 90% are low income - 62% are publicly insured - 63% are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups Community health centers: - Care for 31.5 million people - Support 500,000 direct and indirect jobs This week, we’ll be sharing more stories and data about Callen-Lorde and about community health centers. Join us for #NHCW24 to learn and celebrate the role of health centers in powering communities and delivering affirming care where it’s needed most.

Despite how common it is, there is little long-term research on bottom growth on T. This makes medically informed information about bottom growth difficult to access for many trans people who are thinking about taking testosterone, which has allowed inaccurate and often transphobic takes on bottom growth to proliferate online. Chance Krempasky, the Associate Director of Medicine-Education of Callen-Lorde, contributed to this article.

Congrats to our very own Asa Radix, MD, MPhil, PhD with a 2024 Excellence in Medicine Award! We celebrate you and thank you for your impact on LGBTQ+ health equity. Each year, the American Medical Association Foundation recognizes advocacy, altruism, and impact. As a board-certified internist and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Radix has significantly contributed to LGBTQ+ health. Dr. Radix’s research focuses on prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted infections, transgender health and health inequities. Dr. Radix also advocates for social justice and health equity, striving to address the systemic issues that contribute to health disparities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3ygZ7fC

Thank you POZ Magazine for covering what the restoration of millions in funding means for HIV services, including our Undetectables program.

Callen-Lorde recently partnered with Bernie Wagenblast, the MTA, the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, and Area 23 on the InTransit Campaign. We were honored to be part of this creative and engaging campaign that uplifts the experiences of trans New Yorkers for International Transgender Day of Visibility. The campaign was recently awarded two Gold Lions at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. As our CEO Patrick McGovern said at the time of the campaign’s launch: “The resilience of the trans community has paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights across the country, and their stories deserve to be amplified and celebrated. At a time when LGBTQ+ healthcare is under attack, Callen-Lorde is proud to serve as a safe haven for queer and trans people who need knowledgeable and welcoming healthcare–as we have for more than 55 years.” Watch this video and visit the website to learn more: https://www.intransit.nyc/