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Mazzoni Center’s ground-breaking initiatives and innovative programs often land us in print and on the airwaves.  Additionally, our experience and expertise in thee areas of HIV/AIDS and LGBT health and well being often positions the agency as the authority for news media on various health issues.  Find out about those newsbreaking items here first.  Click on items on the menu below to find out more about what Mazzoni Center is doing.

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Mazzoni Executive Director Nurit Shein is interviewed by CN8.

Recent News

STD Awareness
05/01/2012

The LGBT community has led the way with regard to awareness and routine screening for HIV, yet how many of us are aware of the risks and symptoms of treatable, bacteria-caused STDs?

11th Annual Trans-Health Conference Returns to Philadelphia May 31-June 2
05/01/2012

Last June this free event drew 2,000 attendees from throughout the U.S. and overseas to participate in three full days of educational and social activities, with offerings for family members, community allies, medical and social service providers as well.  

7th Annual Cabaret at the Cloister Raises $17,000
05/01/2012

More than 90 people attended this year's sold-out event, which featured Pamala Stanley and celebrated the life of Gene Cavanaugh.

Ally of the Month: Legal Intern Hillaria Goodgame
05/01/2012

“The LGBT community has always been a kind of safe haven for me,” Mazzoni Center Legal Intern Hillaria Goodgame explains.

Open Bar III event a success
04/25/2012

Thanks to all who came out to meet and greet at the third annual "Open Bar" event on March 6, when we presented Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown with the Mazzoni Center Justice in Action Award, in recognition of her dedication and commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities in Philadelphia. It was a great opportunity for members of our staff and our Legal Advisory Board to mingle with friends and supporters.　

Whittling Away at DOMA
04/23/2012

Rather than filing a constitutional assault of the so-called Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA), Mazzoni Center Legal Services has opted to challenge the incidents of marriage on the micro level.

New service introduced at Wash West
04/04/2012

We will have a medical provider and other support staff on site on the third Friday of each month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so in addition to our regular rapid HIV testing and STD screenings, individuals can receive basic medical services on a walk-in basis.

Mazzoni Center receives $25,000 grant from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation
04/03/2012

 

Mazzoni Center is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (IBC) to support Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine (MCFCM) practice.  
Trans-Health Conference returns to Philadelphia May 31-June 2
04/03/2012

Registration is now open for the 11th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC), a program of Mazzoni Center, which will take place from May-31-June 2, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.   

 

Legal news: chipping away at DOMA
04/03/2012

Legal Director David Rosenblum reports on recent developments related to the Defense of Marriage Act, and how his department is approaching the issue on a local level.