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Mazzoni Executive Director Nurit Shein is interviewed by CN8.

Recent News

Health Advisory for Gay Men/MSM Relating to the Meningitis Outbreak in New York City
04/16/2013

Based on the recent outbreak of potentially deadly meningitis among gay men in New York City, we are sharing some information about who might be at risk, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
Meningococcal meningitis is spread by close contact—this includes kissing and other sexual activity, but also sharing utensils or drinking glasses or cigarettes.  There have been no cases of meningococcal meningitis reported in Philadelphia that are connected to the outbreak in New York.

Elixir 2013 Honorees Announced!
04/04/2013

Mazzoni Center’s annual celebration and fundraiser, Elixir: the Cure for the Common Gala, will take place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel (1200 Market Street) on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00-10:00 P.M., with a special VIP reception from 5:30-7:00 P.M.  Marla Gold, M.D., Dean of the Drexel University School of Public Health, will be the recipient of this year’s Peter Mazzoni Award, in recognition of her pioneering achievements and contributions to HIV care and public health in Philadelphia, and her advocacy on behalf of LGBT health and wellness.  Also being honored at this year’s Elixir event are: Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, co-founder of Philly AIDS Thrift store, and a long-time supporter of HIV/AIDS service organizations in the city and region, who will receive the 2013 Ally Award; and LGBT community activist and Police Liaison Committee Member Jaci Adams, who will receive the 2013 Activist Leader Award.

Support Team Mazzoni at the 23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
04/04/2013

Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia's LGBT Health Center, is proud to be a grantee of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate.  Each year, with the support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we inform lesbian and bisexual women and transgender individuals about their risks for breast cancer, encourage routine cancer screenings, and educate healthcare providers on providing culturally competent care. 

Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference Returns to the PA Convention Center this June
04/04/2013

Spring is here, and that means the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC) is just around the corner.  This FREE annual event offers three full days of workshops and activities focused on the health and well-being of transgender people, communities, and allies. 

April is STD Awareness Month: Get Yourself Tested!
04/04/2013

April is STD Awareness Month: an annual observance to raise public awareness about the impact of Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the lives of Americans and the importance of discussing sexual health with your healthcare providers and sex partners. 

Historic Week at the Supreme Court: We Were There!
04/03/2013

Last week the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in two key cases that could impact the federal government's recognition of same-sex marriages - at least in certain parts of the country. Mazzoni Center Legal Director David Rosenblum traveled to Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 27, along with Legal Advisory Board Members Sharon Lopez and Mike Viola, to be there as it happened.

Elixir Event Will Celebrate and Honor 'Leading Ladies' on Saturday, May 18, 2013
03/11/2013

Mazzoni Center’s annual celebration and fundraiser returns to Center City this spring with Elixir: the Cure for the Common Gala, which will take place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel (1200 Market Street) on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00-10:00 P.M., with a special VIP reception from 5:30-7:00 P.M.  The theme of this year’s event is “Leading Ladies,” and to that end Mazzoni Center will recognize a few outstanding female leaders who, in their professional and/or volunteer activities, have advanced the cause of LGBT health and wellness, HIV/AIDS care and services, and civil rights. 

Mazzoni Center Legal Services Honors Two Trailblazing Philadelphia Judges and the Firm of Dechert LLP at 4th Annual Open Bar Event
03/11/2013

On Wednesday, February 27, Mazzoni Center Legal Services hosted the fourth annual Open Bar event at the National Liberty Museum in Old City.  More than 100 people attended this year’s event, which raised over $10,000 for Mazzoni’s Legal Services department. 

Drexel Law Recognizes Mazzoni Center Legal Director David Rosenblum with Diversity Award
03/07/2013

On Wednesday, March 6, Mazzoni Center Legal Director David Rosenblum received the 2013 Diversity Award from Drexel University’s Earle Mack School of Law. Rosenblum was recognized for his “extraordinary dedication to diversity” and his many professional contributions to the LGBT communities, most recently in overseeing Mazzoni’s Legal Services department, which provides direct services to low-income LGBT individuals in Pennsylvania.

Attention all 2012 Calendar Year Donors
03/01/2013

Once again, it’s tax season. If you are in need of any or all contribution acknowledgment letters from Mazzoni Center for Calendar Year 2012, please send a note to pmonastero@mazzonicenter.org or call Perry Monastero at 215-563-0652 ext. 222.