La Mission is a new film that tells the story of the relationship between a young gay Latino man and his homophobic father, the struggles they face and ultimately the deep love shared between them.

The Latino Commission on AIDS writes: As the Bratt brothers state, "La Mission doesn't ...

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Hooray! Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the days are getting warmer and longer, magnolias are blooming... life in Rochester, NY is good.

And for those of you who do any annual Spring cleaning... I actually came across an article that incorporates many of the health tips we ...

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The following opportunity to take crucial action toward improvement and inclusivity for LGBT communities in healthcare was passed along by the National Coalition for LGBT Health and can also be accessed here.

Right now, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is currently circulating a letter in the Senate, requesting funds for the ...

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The 14th annual National Day of Silence is right around the corner! On April 16, 2010 thousands of students nationwide will take a pledge of silence to bring attention to (and ultimately put an end to) anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.

Anti-LGBT bullying, name-calling and harassment in ...

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Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who made our first Annual NY LGBT Health Month here in Rochester a wonderful time of celebration, learning, having fun, being heard and supporting one another.

An extra special thanks to all of the organizations and individuals that planned, hosted ...

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When people get less than 6 hours of sleep each night, their risk for developing certain diseases begins to increase. There are known benefits to getting enough sleep: it supports heart health, it reduces stress, it may help prevent cancer, keeps you more alert and may help strengthen memory, to ...

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Everyone deals with stress in their life. As LGBT people, there are aspects of our experience that can create more stress for us on a daily basis: homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, coming out. Find healthy ways to reduce stress: talk to a friend, go for a walk or bike ride, or ...

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1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer, the most common cancer in the US and the most common cause is the sun. So, yes, even in March in New York, thinking about sun protection is important…because sunscreen isn’t just for the beach! Whether you’re planning a ...

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Sharing needles spreads HIV and Hepatitis C; and dirty needles can cause other infections. If you use needles for drugs, hormones or prescription medicines like insulin, make sure they’re new and/or clean. Find an LGBT-friendly syringe exchange program in your area or a pharmacy in NY’s Expanded ...

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A 2007 study found that in NY State, 64% of LGBT High School students reported feeling unsafe in their schools. Help make schools in your area safer by supporting LGBT youth and the agencies that serve them…and advocate for school change by supporting organizations like GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight ...

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