“At Callen-Lorde, I learned the true meaning of service: to uplift and protect the very community I hold most dear. I witnessed a safe space based in science, a mission lifted by and for community.”
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Daskalakis back to New York City!
He has served in key roles at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine/Mount Sinai, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and CDC.
Alongside our CEO Patrick McGovern, he was recently named to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Committee on Health.
Dr. Daskalakis first encountered our clinics in 1997, while on rotations as an NYU medical student; and more than 25 years later Callen-Lorde honored him at this year’s Community Health Awards!
We are thrilled to announce @drdemetre.bsky.social is our new Chief Medical Officer! He brings a wealth of experience to help guide Callen-Lorde through new clinical initiatives and challenges while remaining steadfast to our mission to care for our communities regardless of ability to pay.
Our very own Amanda Cary, Clinical Director of Sexual Health, spoke with @gaycitynews about what’s changed since the height of the outbreak, how our patients have navigated breakthrough cases and why prevention tools still matter.
Read the full story at gaycitynews.com. 📰 📰
**Alt text:** Colorful voter reminder graphic from Callen-Lorde with a blue background. The headline reads “HEY, NEW YORKERS!” in bold black letters. In the center, a red and white calendar icon shows “OCTOBER 25,” labeled as the “Voter registration deadline.” Curved arrows point to “Early voting starts on” the opposite side. Below, white and black text reads: “You have two days left to register! Get ready to vote at callen-lorde.org/vote.” The bottom features the Callen-Lorde logo and orange hashtag **#GetOUTtheVote**. Along the bottom edge are bright illustrations of hands casting ballots, rainbows, flowers, and a QR code for voter information. The design is vibrant and celebratory, encouraging civic participation.
🚨 Voter Deadline alert, New York! 🚨
You have until October 25 to register to vote and request your absentee ballot 🗳 Make sure your voice is heard this November and #GetOUTtheVote! 🗽✨ callen-lorde.org/vote
#ElectionReady #CareWithAction #LGBTQVotes #DemocracyInAction #MakeAPlanToVote
For 25 years, the Community Health Awards has honored leaders, advocates and trailblazers who have fought tirelessly for LGBTQ+ health. This year’s celebration is more than an anniversary—it is a powerful reminder of what we have achieved together and a rallying call for the work still ahead.
Black and white portrait photo of Dr. Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH. At the bottom left, below his name is a subtitle that reads: "Physician, Scientist, Advocate." A blue ribbon and silver stars denoting the 25th Annual Community Health Awards are laid around the image.
We’re proud to honor @drdemetre.bsky.social, lifelong public health champion, at the 25th Annual Community Health Awards! From directing local and federal responses to infectious diseases, to standing up for science at the CDC, his impact is undeniable.
Don’t miss it: callen-lorde.org/cha 💙
A colorful graphic with a teal background and bold white-and-red text reading “IMPORTANT DEADLINES.” Below is a chart comparing election deadlines for New York and New Jersey. For New York: last day to request absentee ballot—Oct. 25; voter registration deadline—Oct. 25. For New Jersey: last day to request absentee ballot—by mail: Oct. 28, online: Nov. 3; voter registration deadline—Oct. 14. At the bottom, text reads “CALLEN-LORDE #GetOUTtheVote” and includes a QR code linking to callen-lorde.org/vote. Illustrations of hands, flowers, and a ballot box with the “Care with Action” logo decorate the image.
🗳️ Election deadlines are coming up fast!
📌 NY: Register and/or request absentee ballot by Oct. 25
📌 NJ: Register by Oct. 14 + Request absentee ballot by mail Oct. 28 or online Nov. 3
👉 Take 2 minutes to make sure you’re #VoteReady: callen-lorde.org/vote
#GetOUTtheVote
Promising news in expanding global access to Lenacapavir, the twice-yearly injectable PrEP!
Read more here!
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Graphic with a corkboard background and the headline “The Heart Behind the Care” in large white text with a blue heart and bandage emoji. Below, yellow text box reads: “Behind every call, every visit, every prescription, every ‘how are you really doing?’ — there’s someone at Callen-Lorde making it happen. Today’s the day to show them some love. Send us a DM to leave a message to a staff member who made a difference in your life. Celebrate the ones who’ve shown up for you!” Decorative icons include a stethoscope, hands, and a “National Health Center Week” sign. Two group photos of Callen-Lorde staff appear in opposite corners.
As part of #NationalHealthCenterWeek, we’re celebrating Staff Appreciation Day. Behind every visit there’s a Callen-Lorde staff member showing up for you.
Today, let’s show up for them.
DM us a message for a staff member who’s made a difference in your life, and we’ll make sure they hear it.
A promotional graphic for Patient Appreciation Day at Callen-Lorde during National Health Center Week. At the top, a photo shows a nurse checking the blood pressure of a seated patient while another person sits nearby smiling. Below the image, bold yellow text reads “EVERY STORY MATTERS.” The background is a corkboard design with colorful icons, including a stethoscope, heart, and transgender symbol. A yellow circle on the left features the “National Health Center Week” logo. A message on a white note says: “Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we’re here for you — at every site. This Patient Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the heart of Callen-Lorde: you! Stop by our giveaway tables today and let us thank you in person!” The Callen-Lorde logo appears in the corner.
Today is Patient Appreciation Day as part of #NationalHealthCenterWeek. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we’re here for you.
Today—and every day—we’re celebrating the heart of Callen-Lorde: you! If you’re by a clinic today, stop by our giveaway tables today and let us thank you!
A corkboard-style background with the bold headline "Rewriting the Future of Care" in black and yellow text. Below are two photos: one on the left shows a patient at the Callen-Lorde reception desk speaking to a staff member; the other on the right shows two patients in conversation with a healthcare provider in an exam room. Between the photos is the Callen-Lorde logo. The main message reads: “We are rewriting the narrative around LGBTQ+ health — one patient, one visit, one community at a time. Care is our legacy, your health is the future. Share with your community. Care starts with you.” Surrounding the design are icons including a hand, an eye, a bandage heart, and a raised fist, along with a "National Health Center Week" badge.
As part of #NationalHealthCenterWeek, we’re celebrating Creating Healthy Futures Day.
We are rewriting the narrative around LGBTQ+ health—one patient, one visit, one community at a time.
Care is our legacy, your health is the future. #CareWithoutCompromise
A colorful collage-style graphic celebrating LGBTQ+ Health during National Health Center Week, created by Callen-Lorde. Three photos show moments from NYC Pride: people marching with signs and rainbow flags, a masked group posing with a Progress Pride flag, and paradegoers interacting joyfully across metal barricades. The background features a corkboard texture with playful LGBTQ+ and healthcare-themed stickers, including bandages, a ribbon, fists, and rainbow symbols. Prominent text reads: “LGBTQ+ Care is Our History and Our Future.” Below, a yellow box states: “From our earliest days to now, Callen-Lorde has been of, by and for the LGBTQ+ community… Today and every day, our commitment is simple: care without compromise.”
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Health Day during #NationalHealthCenterWeek. Callen-Lorde has always been of, by & for the LGBTQ+ community. Our commitment is simple: #CareWithoutCompromise. We’ll continue to work to ensure that the future of healthcare is inclusive, affirming and community-driven.
Thank you @newyorkstateag.bsky.social for being a champion for our community!
The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program closed its doors on July 17 but there are still resources available if you're an LGBTQ+ person experiencing a mental health crisis.
A digital collage on a corkboard background with photos of advocacy and community events. Central text reads: “Care is a Team Effort.” Images show: – A group of people at a press conference holding signs like “Protect Trans Health” and “Together, We Fight for All.” – Community members at a table with signs and flyers. – A speaker at a podium surrounded by supporters. – Smaller images of rallies, tabling events, and meetings with elected officials. At the bottom, bold white text on a dark background reads: “From elected officials to community groups and generous donors — thank you for standing with us in care. Your partnership drives change!” Logos for Callen-Lorde and National Health Center Week are also included.
Today is Partner Appreciation Day as part of #NationalHealthCenterWeek. From elected officials to community groups and generous donors — Callen-Lorde thanks you for standing with us in care. 💗
A collage-style graphic on a corkboard background featuring historical photos and colorful icons. At the top, bold text reads: “A LEGACY OF CARE, A FUTURE WITH YOU.” Surrounding the text are six pinned images: a black-and-white photo of a protest sign reading “GAY MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT, free V.D. screening,” a sign from the St. Mark’s Women’s Health Collective, a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a rainbow flag, a group of people in front of a mobile clinic, the Community Health Project logo, and a recent photo of a multiracial group chatting outside a building. Decorative icons including hearts, stethoscopes, and flexed arms frame the design. The Callen-Lorde logo appears in the upper left.
A continuation of the corkboard-themed collage with pinned photos and bold text at the top reading: “POWER TO THE PATIENTS.” Below, a yellow box contains the message: “Before there was national recognition, there were community members who said: we deserve better. From our beginnings in 1969 to today, Callen-Lorde has been on the front lines of inclusive, affirming health care — led by and for the people we serve. As National Health Center Week kicks off, we’re honoring our story — and writing the next chapter together. Join us all week as we celebrate care without compromise.” The bottom left corner includes a “National Health Center Week” sticker and a silhouette of a person raising their fist in celebration. Photos of past Callen-Lorde community events and actions are scattered around the edges.
As #NationalHealthCenterWeek kicks off, we’re honoring our story—and writing the next chapter together
From our beginnings in 1969 to today, Callen-Lorde has been on the front lines of inclusive, affirming health care—led by & for the people we serve
Join us as we celebrate #CareWithoutCompromise
The image is a poster promoting the "Callen-Lorde Sunday Funday Pop-Up Fundraiser," featuring a blue background with abstract wavy patterns and colorful circular shapes. It reads: "Sunday, August 10th, 2025, 3 pm @ The Ice Palace (Cherry Grove)" and mentions supporting the work of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. The text includes details about raffles, giveaways, drink specials, and more, with "THE POOL SHOW @ 3 pm" and "ICE TEA @ 5 pm." There's also a note encouraging donations at "callen-lorde/give" and a "Free Entry" ticket graphic in the top right corner. If you need any modifications or further details, let me know.
Sunday = Funday at the Ice Place Fire Island ✨🧊 Head over for a pop-up fundraiser in support of Callen-Lorde's affirming, quality healthcare and related services
🌟The Pool Show: 3pm
💃 Ice Tea: 5pm
See you at The Ice Palace! 🌈❄️ Or support Callen-Lorde's work with a donation at callen-lorde.org/give
Yellow graphic with bold text announcing "EARLY CLOSURE." Below it reads: "Friday, August 8th. All clinics and pharmacies close early. Last appointments at 1:30pm. Doors close at 1:45pm. For questions or concerns, please call (212) 271-7200." The Callen-Lorde logo is at the bottom. The background is decorated with clocks, crosses, and calendar icons.
Please note that on Friday, August 8, all clinics and pharmacies will close early. Last appointments at 1:30pm. Doors close at 1:45pm. For questions or concerns, please call (212) 271-7200.
Vera Verbel, 71, is a retired Army and commercial pilot who still flies her small plane weekly. She shares how she navigates life as a trans woman in a hostile political climate in Trans Voices of America on TransLash Wire. Read more: https://translash.org/wire/trans-voices-of-america/
Graphic with a yellow background and black abstract brushstroke patterns on the left and right borders. Large purple text at the top reads “Test, Treat, Thrive!” with an outline of a liver icon. Below, black text says: “On World Hepatitis Day, we’re raising awareness and fighting stigma so that everyone can access the care that they deserve. Early testing and treatment save lives.” Bold text at the bottom reads: “Talk to your provider about getting tested today!” The Callen-Lorde logo appears at the bottom.
Today is #WorldHepatitisDay. Hepatitis can impact anyone—stigma and lack of access shouldn’t stand in the way of care.
✅ Get tested
✅ Get treated
✅ Thrive
Early testing and treatment save lives. Talk to your provider about getting tested today!
Pink graphic with white text that reads, "Lambda Legal win: U.S. government restores $6.2 million in cut funds to LGBTQ+ and HIV organizations"
Pink graphic with quote from Lambda Legal senior attorney Jose Abrigo. Quote reads, "We have confirmed that our plaintiffs – nine LGBTQ+ organizations providing critical services to their communities – have seen their threatened funding restored. When we fight, we win. We know the battle is far from over and there will be setbacks along the way, but the cause is too important, and the need too great, for us to lose heart."
In a recent win in our case fighting the Trump admin’s EOs threatening to defund health services for LGBTQ+ people, we ensured our 9 plaintiffs could continue operating.
Today, we confirmed that more than $6.2 million in grant funding has been restored! 💪
Learn more: tinyurl.com/yraf9e25
#InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who identify outside of the traditional gender binary.
💛🤍💜 #nonbinary #LGBTQ
Congrats to Callen-Lorde CEO Patrick McGovern for being named to the Politics NY LGBTQ+ Power Player list for 2025. politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Text on a dark gray background with diagonal stripes in red, gold, white, light blue, and green (from top left to bottom right). Large colorful block text reads: “Do you know the history and meaning behind the Disability Flag?”
Gray background with bold white heading “History” and diagonal Disability Pride Flag stripes on the left side. Text explains that the Disability Pride Flag was created by Ann Magill in 2019 and updated in 2021 for accessibility and inclusivity. It notes influences from LGBTQ+ and Black Pride movements and how the flag represents unity and problem-solving in the disability community. Callen-Lorde logo appears twice on the image.
Gray background with bold white heading “Colors” in the top right corner and diagonal Disability Pride Flag stripes across the middle. Text explains the meaning of the charcoal gray background — mourning and protest for disabled people who have died due to ableism, violence, suicide, illness, and other injustices. The Callen-Lorde logo is in the bottom left.
Gray background with diagonal Disability Pride Flag stripes in the bottom left corner. Bold heading says “Stripes” with text explaining that the diagonal bands represent “cutting across barriers that disabled people face.” Each stripe color is labeled: Red (physical disabilities), Gold (neurodiversity), White (invisible and undiagnosed disabilities), Blue (emotional and psychiatric disabilities), and Green (sensory disabilities). Callen-Lorde logo in top right.
Do you know the history of behind the #DisabilityPrideMonth flag? #AccessibilityMatters #CareWithoutCompromise
Thank you to Damson Madder and fashion columnist and blogger Ella Snyder for choosing Callen-Lorde as part of your Pride campaign!
nonchalantmagazine.com/damson-madde...
Our pressure worked: The State Department has finally issued guidance for how individuals can proceed after a federal judge blocked President Trump's anti-trans passport policy.
If you or your loved ones are affected by this policy, we're here with more information.
The TransLash Wire is now live! 🎉 Our new platform features storytelling + investigative reporting by and for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in the South and Plains.
Learn more: translash.org/wire
