NEWSROOM
Find press releases & news coverage from Fenway Health, The Fenway Institute and the Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center here.
NEW ON our BLOG
High Blood Pressure, "The Silent Killer"
In 2008, High blood pressure contributed to 348,000 U.S. deaths, yet less than half (46%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control.Angie's List looks at this important issue in their February 2013 newsletter.
Angie's List looks at this important issue in their February 2013 newsletter. Read more
Boston Spirit LGBT Executive Networking Night
Men's Event and Women's Dinner Party media sponsor Boston Spirit magazine is hosting its 6th Annual LGBT Executive Networking Night March 7th at the Boston Marriott Copley Place from 6–9pm. read more. Read more
resources
Our resources page has links to health information and other organizations that you may find helpful. If you have a link you think we should add, email information@fenwayhealth.org.
- Health Topic Publications from Fenway Health
- Health topic links
- Links to other organizations and resources
HEALTH TOPIC PUBLICATIONS FROM FENWAY HEALTH
Take Charge brochures - The Take Charge Series aims to help members of our community improve their health through small steps and basic behavior change. Topics include:
- healthy eating
- exercise
- quitting smoking
- sleep habits
- early pregnancy
- sexual health
HEALTH TOPICS
Addiction information and resources
Breast cancer screenings for women and transgender people
- Cancer Screenings brochure (PDF)
- CDC Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives brochure (PDF)
- Screen for Life. Basic Facts on Screening fact sheet (PDF)
- Colorecal Cancer Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet (Spanish version) (PDF)
Flu (Influenza), including H1N1 Influenza
General information about seasonal flu:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seasonal flu information
- CDC information on caring for someone with the flu and lessening their symptoms
- CDC information about flu vaccinations
Information about H1N1 Influenza:
- Fenway Health information about H1N1 Influenza
- Boston Public Health Commission H1N1 Influenza information
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health H1N1 Influenza information
- CDC H1N1 Influenza information
HIV and other STDs
Counseling, Testing and Referrals
Information about STDs caused by bacteria:
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- MRSA (drug-resistant staph)
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Chlamydia
Information about STDs caused by viruses:
- Herpes
- HPV (human papillomavirus which can cause genital or anal warts)
- Hepatitis A, B, C
- HIV (human immunodeficiency virus
-the virus that causes AIDS)
Nutrition information and resources
Parenting resources for LGBT people
Safer sex information and resources
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
Medical/Health-Related Links
National Coalition for LGBT Health
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Centers for Disease Control
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
GayHealth
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
CareGroup
LGBT Health Communities
HIV Health Communities
Lifelube (sexual health education for gay and bisexual men)
Gay Lesbian International Therapist Search Engine
National Lesbian Health Conference 2002
HIV/AIDS Links
AEGIS ("The largest HIV/AIDS web site in the world")
AIDS Action Committee
Boston Living Center
HIV Stops With Me
Harbor Health HIV Services
LGBT Cancer Resources
Prostate Cancer Advice for gay and bi men
Same-Sex Marriage Information
Other
Boston Gay & Bisexual Married Men's Support Group
Boyfriend 101 - A Gay Guy's
Guide to Dating, Romance and Finding True Love
Greater Boston Business Council
Crystal Meth Anonymous – Boston
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
Diversity Builder (online search for LGBT resources in your area)
Emerge (links to Massachusetts domestic violence programs)
RainbowChronicle.com (rate and review businesses based on how LGBT friendly they are)
Unity Through Diversity (LGBT web links)
Western Suburban Alliance of LGBT Youth
