Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Know Your Rights When Visiting a Significant Other in the Hospital
Written by ACHR Staff on February 6, 2011 – 12:01 pm -The newly-enacted civil unions law will protect same-sex couples who obtain a civil unions license including ensuring hospital visitation rights if a partner becomes ill. For those who for one reason or another are not in a position to enter into a civil union, we advise you to check out a wonderful FAQ on hospital visitation rights for LGBT people.
The publication, compiled by the Human Rights Campaign, can be found at http://www.hrc.org/issues/15206.htm.
Local gay men’s support group to form
Written by admin on January 5, 2011 – 1:47 am -From Trey Polesky:
I am in the process of forming a Gay Men’s Support Group in the Bloomington-Normal area. The focus of this group will be on coping with and supporting each other through personal, relationship, family, and societal challenges. Group members will have the opportunity to share and receive feedback and support from the group in a safe, healing environment. Dates and times are yet to be decided. Fee is $25 per group. Read more »
Local Therapist Offering Presentations/Training on Transgender Issues
Written by ACHR Staff on November 2, 2010 – 12:09 am -Trey Polesky, an area therapist in private practice in Bloomington, is offering group trainings/presentations on working with and affirming transgender and gender variant youth, adults, clients and employees. Read more »
Local therapist opens practice
Written by ACHR Staff on September 8, 2010 – 12:48 am -Trey Polesky, a local transman and Licensed Social Worker, is opening a practice that includes services for transgender people.
Trey’s focus is on working with transgender clients and those questioning their gender identity or gender expression; he also works closely with the LGBTQ community. He is available to help people with issues related to transitioning, coming out, relationships, work related concerns, and mental health and substance use issues. Through his studies he is also able to write letters of referral for hormone therapy and/or gender reassignment surgery.
Trey utilizes the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care. He does not accept insurance at this time but offers a sliding scale and payment plans.
Please feel free to contact Trey at (773)-819-5428, visit his Web site, or e-mail him at treypolesky@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Local Doctor and Congressional Candidate to Speak at Unitarian Church
Written by ACHR Staff on June 30, 2010 – 12:21 am -Dr. David Gill will discuss “Health Care Reform…Today and Tomorrow” at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 18 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington/Normal, 1613 E. Emerson St. in Bloomington.
Gill is a candidate for the 18th Congressional District seat held by Republican Tim Johnson. He has expressed support for several issues of concern to the LGBT community, in sharp contrast to Johnson who has a zero rating from the Human Rights Campaign based on his poor voting record on LGBT issues.
National HIV Testing Day
Written by ACHR Staff on June 23, 2010 – 7:03 am -June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. More than 1 million Americans are living with HIV and approximately 25% (252,000 people) have no idea they are HIV positive.
In an effort for our community to know their HIV status, McLean County Health Department will be offering free and confidential HIV tests on Friday, June 25th and Monday June 28th , 9am-4pm both days. No appointment necessary. Please call 888-5435 for any questions or further information. Take the Test. Take Control.