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.

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.

Intro and Outro music: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-good-vibe-resonance-165302/

Fenway Health Board of Director Application: https://tr.ee/ulQQJ2qJK_

The Pryde Housing Lottery Application: https://www.pennrose.com/apartments/massachusetts/pryde-the/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=application-announcement

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.
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