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HVCS’ Women’s Services Program and Men’s Services Program are partnering with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston to offer free HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing each month. Appointments can be made on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Testing offered at 300 Wall Street, 2nd floor in the Well-Being Institute. Face masks are required by New York State Department of Health. Please RSVP by voice or text to: 845-704-7322.
HVCS’ Women’s Services Program and Men’s Services Program are partnering with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston to offer free HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing each month. Appointments can be made on the last Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Testing offered at 300 Wall Street, 2nd floor in the Well-Being Institute. Please RSVP by voice or text to: 845-704-7322.
On Monday, May 1, 2023, the New York State Department of Health debuted a new Mpox awareness campaign and health advisory. Cases of Mpox are currently low in our area, but the NYSDOH issued this update to stave off a resurgence during warmer weather. Mpox is spread primarily through personal contact with an infected person, and we all know that personal contact is more likely in summer (temperatures climb, people emerge from their homes, and clothes tend to come off).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also predicts that Mpox cases could resurge because the target populations have low immunity.
Vaccines against Mpox are available. Contact our Mpox Wellness Coaching program for assistance in receiving a two-dose vaccine.
What’s New
New York has added Mpox to its list of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This means that Mpox care, specifically vaccination, is available to adolescents under the age of 18 without requiring parental consent.
Vaccines
The JYNNEOS vaccine is approved by the FDA and requires two doses, administered 28 days apart, in order to be most effective. One dose, though, is better than zero.
Vaccines are recommended for:
Our Mpox Wellness Coaching can connect you with a vaccine provider at Cornerstone Family Healthcare or a Health Department near you.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
If you believe you were exposed to Mpox and did not get a vaccine yet, getting the vaccine may prevent you from infection or lessen the severity of symptoms. Act fast! Get a vaccine within 4 days of your exposure may reduce the likelihood of infection. If you get the vaccine between 4- and 14-days post-exposure, it may make your symptoms less.
Tina Burner, who rose to international fame after appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13, comes to the Hudson Valley in support of our programs and services! Electro Brunch is coming up on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at noon at The Academy HVNY. Our annual drag brunch raises funds for programs like HIV/AIDS prevention, harm reduction and emergency food pantries. We’ve partnered with Out Loud Hudson Valley to completely revamp our event, with a new venue and a much larger audience!
Tickets are $35 and table of up to 10 are available. Please note: Tickets are for admission to the fabulous show… The Academy’s brunch buffet with mimosas is an additional $40, and other beverages will be sold separately.
Hurry! Tickets are going very fast. Get yours at: https://tinyurl.com/HVCSdragbrunch
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HVCS Drag Brunch is back—totally revamped and ready for the spotlight! We’re partnering with Out Loud Hudson Valley to throw our biggest brunch event ever, on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Noon at the Academy in Poughkeepsie.
The one and only Tina Burner, who rose to fame on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13, brings big wig energy to wake up your weekend. The Academy will offer a dazzling brunch menu, mimosas, signature cocktails and a full bar.
Tickets are $35.00 each and available now at outloudhudsonvalley.com. Please note: Tickets are for admission to the fabulous show…food & drinks are sold separately.
This annual event has grown from its roots in Clintondale, and more guests than ever can enjoy an amazing drag performance while raising funds for HVCS programs, like our emergency food closets and HIV prevention education.
For more information, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/drag or call (845) 787-1789. Tickets are available at: Eventbrite.
Where can you enjoy an appearance by an internationally famous drag queen, a spectacular brunch, a full bar, and help your neighbors in need? At the HVCS Electro Brunch, that’s where!
We’ve partnered with Out Loud Hudson Valley to amp up our annual drag brunch to the next level. Join Tina Burner from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 at the Academy in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Noon. Tickets are $35.00 and proceeds benefit HVCS’ programs, such as our HIV/AIDS education services and our emergency food closets.
The Academy, Poughkeepsie’s hottest dining destination, will offer their new brunch menu, signature cocktails, and full bar (meals and beverages must be purchased separately). You’ll also have the chance to enter to win fabulous prizes in our raffles and games.
Purchase your tickets today at Eventbrite. For more information, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/drag or call (845) 787-1789.
HVCS’ Mpox Wellness Coaching program helps Hudson Valley residents connect to essential resources and information about Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). Our wellness coaches provide educational sessions, link concerned clients to county departments of health for diagnosis, and ensure high-risk or potentially exposed clients get vaccinated. We’re here to allay your fears and provide you with the knowledge you need to stay as healthy as possible. Watch this video for an overview of Mpox and our program.
If you need help, call our Mpox Wellness Coaches at (845) 926-3628 or email mpv@hudsonvalleycs.org.
October 11th is National Coming Out Day! This is a reminder to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in “coming out of the closet” and living authentically. #NationalComingOutDay
HVCS’ Women’s Services Program and Men’s Services Program are partnering with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston to offer free HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing each month. Appointments can be made on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Testing offered at 300 Wall Street, 2nd floor in the Well-Being Institute. Face masks are required by New York State Department of Health. Please RSVP by voice or text to: 845-704-7322.
HVCS’ Women’s Services Program and Men’s Services Program are partnering with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston to offer free HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing each month. Appointments can be made on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Testing offered at 300 Wall Street, 2nd floor in the Well-Being Institute. Face masks are required by New York State Department of Health. Please RSVP by voice or text to: 845-704-7322.