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Our newest staff member, Justin Bertram, joined us in May as a Certified Dental Assistant, working in our dental clinic. He received his education at Manchester Community College. He started at HGLHC as an intern for the Spring 2023 semester. He says, “I love the work we do here and the capability we have toContinue reading “Welcome to our Newest Staff Member, Justin Bertram!”

We took a lot of photos at Middletown Pride – so check out a few of the best ones here!

Please note that HGLHC will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. See you Tuesday!

Get tested for HIV!June 29, 2023, 12pm-8pm. By appointment only – call 860-278-4163 to schedule an appointment. Where: 1841 Broad St. Hartford, CT Protect yourself. Protect your partners. Get tested for HIV. Dia Nacional del Examen de VIH – Haste la prueba! 29 junio 2023, 12pm-8pmExamenes solo por citas – Lllamar al 860-278-4163 para hacerContinue reading “National HIV Testing Day 6/29”

The Pride Ride, originally set for tomorrow, is being postponed to June 15 due to the air quality issues we’re having in Connecticut. It’ll be the same time (6pm) and same place (the lot at the corner of LaSalle and Arapahoe in West Hartford). Hope to see you there!

HGLHC will be at Parkville Market (1400 Park St. Hartford, CT) for TWO events this month! On June 16 from 12pm-4pm, join us for HIV Rapid Testing. Learn about STI prevention and testing, and get a rapid HIV test on a first-come first-serve basis! On June 30 from 6pm-8pm, we’ll be tabling at the NoContinue reading “HGLHC @ Parkville Market”

Dear Kim,  I recently tried bottoming for the first time and it kind of hurt. A lot of my friends who are bottoms seem to really like it but I don’t understand. Am I doing it wrong?  Thank you,  Butthurt  Dear Butthurt,  It’s not uncommon to experience some difficulty when trying receptive anal sex, orContinue reading “Ask Kim: Bottoming is a Pain”

The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective invites all our friends for a special gathering at The Flying Monkey restaurant on Wednesday, June 14 from 4:30-7:30pm as we wish Linda Estabrook a fabulous retirement. Join us for appetizers, cake and a cash bar as we celebrate the work and achievements of Health Collective Executive DirectorContinue reading “Retirement Party for Linda Estabrook”

Small State Provisions is at it again this June with rainbow Pride cookies! A portion of the proceeds from these cookies in the month of June will go toward HGLHC. Get your delicious cookies for a good cause at their shop front inside the West Hartford Gastropark on New Park Ave.

Volunteer at Pride with HGLHC! We need folks to help with tabling, marching in the Middletown parade, and more. Email Dan at danm@hglhc.org to learn more.