The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) is pleased to announce that it will hold its next Women’s Health Screening Day on Saturday, December 8, 2007. In collaboration with Hartford Hospital, the Hartford region’s largest and most comprehensive breast care provider, HGLHC will be offering FREE mammograms. Appointments are required to receive a free mammogram (please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to complete necessary paperwork). All other services are provided on a walk-in basis from 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Kathey Fowler, Women’s Services Coordinator states that a day like this enables lesbian, bisexual and trans women to obtain the vital health screenings and exams they may otherwise not receive. It is also a great opportunity to support our community. Kathey also noted that lesbian, bisexual, and trans women have a greater concentration of risk factors for breast cancer and that breast cancer is most curable when detected early.”
In addition HGLHC will also provide Pap testing, breast and cervical exams, STD diagnosis and treatment, vaccination against hepatitis A & B, screening for hepatitis C and HIV counseling and testing. All screening services are free. Donations are always welcome.
We urge all lesbian, bisexual and trans women to “Take the Time” for these important preventative measures. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, call Kathey Fowler at (860)278-4163 extension 16 or Donna Shubrooks, RN at extension 13.
The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective empowers individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions to lead healthy lives through the provision of health and support services, education and advocacy.
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I was talking to them before the Twenty club meeting yesterday and they said they had a low turn out.
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