By Sam McClure and Kate Bishop
The LGBT Health Resource Center
On National Coming Out Day, Come Out For What is Right and Just
On National Health Center Week, Remembering Chase Brexton’s Roots
By Sam McClure
The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care
This week marked National Health Center Week 2020, an annual celebration to raise awareness about the missions and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past fifty years, including Chase Brexton Health Care. The theme for this year’s event was, “Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities Today and in The Future,” which I find very inspiring.
Workshop to Offer Support for Coping with Early Memory Loss
The prospect of a condition which may cause early memory loss can be a scary experience, both for the individual facing the diagnosis and for their loved ones, caregivers, and support network.
Advice for navigating these conditions and connecting with crucial resources will be at the center of an upcoming workshop hosted by The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the community rooms at Chase Brexton's Mt. Vernon Center, 1111 N. Charles St. in Baltimore.
The Benefits of Sex After 50
LGBT elders shouldn’t let Valentine’s Day pass them by—there are plenty of exciting ways to spice up their love life and keep the passion in their relationships.
Everything LGBT elders need to know will be uncovered at an upcoming Lunch & Learn workshop hosted by The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the community rooms at Chase Brexton's Mt. Vernon Center, 1111 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. The seminar will be presented by Jacq Jones, owner of Sugar on The Avenue in Hampden.
Giving Yourself The Gift Of A Stress-Free Holiday Season
From Baltimore OUTLoud, Dec. 6, 2019:
The holidays aren’t always a joyous and restful time of the year, especially for LGBT elders. From dealing with their families or families of choice to budgeting their time, energy and finances, the year’s end can be a hard time for many.
Action in Maturity
Action in Maturity, or AIM, describes itself as a “senior center without walls,” offering a variety of support and services to seniors across Baltimore, including assistance with access to transportation and mobility resources – a key factor in sustaining a senior’s quality of life and health
AIM will be the presenting speaker at an upcoming Lunch & Learn workshop hosted by the LGBT Health Resource Center on Thursday, September 12 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Back-to-School Guide for LGBT Youth
By Kate Bishop
The LGBT Health Resource Center
Back-to-school can be an anxious time for many LGBTQ youth, who may expect to face bullying, humiliation, and discrimination at school. Though the atmosphere for LGBTQ students has improved greatly in the past decade, school can still be a rough place to spend your day.
Brushing Up on Dental Health for LGBT Elders
Dental care isn’t just about keeping your teeth sparking and healthy—oral hygiene can have a major impact on an elder’s overall health and quality of life.
National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day 2019: Remember the Closet?
Back in the day, not so long ago, there was this place: it was called the closet.
All the boys who loved boys and girls who loved girls and those who loved people and boys who were actually girls and girls who were actually boys and boys and girls who were other unlabeled people, had a big part of themselves in that closet.
Their true selves were alive in that closet.
Workshop to Offer LGBT Elders Tips for Aging in Place
Getting older can bring plenty of challenges, but some of the most immediate may lie within the walls of your own home. Ensuring your home is set up to meet your changing needs can seem intimidating and pricey—but it doesn’t have to be.
