Pride In Our Health Fenway Health

 
Join us for a powerful and inspiring season finale of "Pride in Our Health Podcast," coinciding with Pride Month! In this special episode, we feature the incredible Adrianna Boulin, a visionary leader dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. As the Director of Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Community Engagement at Fenway Health, Adrianna spearheads initiatives that address racial disparities and champion inclusivity and equality. Her commitment to creating spaces where communities can authentically connect and heal is unmatched.

Adrianna will share her journey and mission, offering profound insights on authenticity, healing, empathy, racial justice, health equity, and community engagement. We’ll also delve into her transformative work at Fenway Health and her impactful role as President of Boston Pride for the People. Discover how she amplifies the beauty, diversity, and intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ community through empowerment, education, commemoration, and celebration.

In this episode, Adrianna discusses planning the annual Pride for the People parade and festival in Boston. She highlights the collaborative efforts that bring together community members, organizations, and leaders to build partnerships and drive positive change.

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation as we explore the importance of fostering a culture of diversity and equity, and learn how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and unified world. Tune in and be inspired by Adrianna’s vision and dedication during this vibrant Pride Month celebration!

Pride Month Blog Post with event list: https://fenwayhealth.org/celebrating-pride-month-with-fenway-health-join-us-at-the-pride-parade/ 
 
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Join us for a powerful and enlightening episode as Fenway Health delves into the crucial topic of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness. With a focus on the theme "Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities," a panel of Black staff members at Fenway Health with experience in HIV prevention and treatment come together to lead an insightful discussion.
Our guests, including Tarik Spriggs, Optical Sales Associate; Kelvin Powell, Laboratory Research Assistant; Adrianna Boulin, Director of Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Community Engagement; Kimella Dixon, Nurse Manager; and Amika Brewster, AVP of Health Center Operations, bring their expertise and passion to the table as they explore various aspects of HIV prevention and care within Black communities.
Throughout the episode, we tackle important topics such as the impact of HIV-related stigma, access to healthcare, mental health considerations, and the prevalent health disparities in the Black community. Together, we strive to destigmatize conversations surrounding HIV/AIDS and empower our communities with knowledge and resources.
Tune in to gain valuable insights, learn about innovative approaches to healthcare, and join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility! In our second TDOV episode, we interview Matt Palmer, Fenway Health's Special Events Coordinator. Matt is a proud trans man who loves coffee, the outdoors, books, movies, and animals. He started his career at Fenway as the Community Educator and Recruiter for The Fenway Institute and now he works as the Development Special Events Coordinator. Matt shares his story as a trans man and talks about the important role of trans representation. 

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which commemorates the achievements and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people around the world, including our own staff, patients, and supporters. 

For Fenway Health and our Trans Health Program, it is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate healthcare and services to all members of the TGD community. 
In honor of TDOV, we will be posting two new episodes. In the first one, we interview Steph DeNormand (They/Them), the Manager of the Trans Health Program at Fenway Health and a chapter author for Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: The Fenway Guide.
Steph’s focus throughout their education and academic work has been on queer and trans theory and intersections with feminist pedagogy and medical ethics. They have been working with trans and gender diverse communities their entire professional career, and continue their community and academic work through writing, conferences, and community-driven events.
In their position at Fenway Health, Steph has had the privilege of working directly with hundreds of trans and gender-diverse community members in navigating healthcare systems, while simultaneously engaging in the creation and management of educational and support structures for care teams working in the field. The overarching goal of this work is improving the health and wellbeing of all trans and gender diverse people.
Tune in for our second Transgender Day of Visibility episode on Sunday, March 31. 

The Pride in our Health Podcast is BACK! February 7, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day–a day dedicated to raising awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black Americans and the importance of increasing access to HIV education, testing, treatment, and prevention services.
Today’s guest is Kelvin Powell, Laboratory Research Assistant at the Fenway Institute. Kelvin Powell is excited to be back at the Fenway Institute, where he is currently working with the Biomedical Research team aiding with Laboratory and Recruitment support on several NIH study grants and COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. Kelvin has experience with educating the community on research by informing the community of latest practices within prevention and biomedical research by breaking down myths about research within the communities of color.
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We have a special treat for you this week. Fenway Health Obstetrician and Gynecologist Supraja Rajagopalan is one half of Gyn & Tonic, a podcast featuring intimate convos with your Gynecologist besties. Every Thursday, Supraja and her best friend Sara address the questions you wish you could ask your OB/GYN over drinks.
Have a question you’d like them to address? DM @gynandtonicpodcast or email gynandtonicpodcast@gmail.com (no personal medical advice but lots of bestie advice).
Co-hosted by Sara and Supraja Music: Floating Abstract by ComaStudio.
Find them anywhere you listen to your podcasts https://gynandtonicpodcast.buzzsprout.com/