Amida Care

03/13/2026

This week, in observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10), Ms. Magazine published our op-ed about the reality that Black and Latina women continue to bear a disproportionate burden of HIV.

Read it here:

National Women Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Black, Latina and transgender women bear a disproportionate share of the epidemic

03/12/2026

“Abogo por la comunidad transgénero debido a las muchas barreras que enfrentamos para acceder a la atención médica, la asistencia legal, la salud mental y los servicios sociales. Creo que todas las personas pueden aprender a ser más inclusivas y a apoyarse mutuamente para construir una sociedad más equitativa”. —Denise Gutiérrez, Gerente del Programa Transgender Family en Community Healthcare Network.

Nacida en El Salvador y neoyorquina desde hace más de 16 años, ¡Denise Gutiérrez es una defensora incansable de la comunidad transgénero! Su trayectoria en el activismo comenzó en 2014, cuando trabajó para empoderar a la comunidad trans de Long Island.

Ahora, como Gerente del Programa Transgender Family de Community Healthcare Network, Denise ha pasado cinco años conectando a personas TGNCNB (transgénero, género no conforme y no binarias) con atención médica, servicios legales y apoyo en salud mental para que puedan prosperar. Su liderazgo se basa en su compromiso con la inclusión, la educación y la creación de una sociedad solidaria para todes.

Nuestra campaña —creada con Community Healthcare Network, Amida Care, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, New York Transgender Advocacy Group, Destination Tomorrow—combate el borrado con visibilidad al destacar a poderosxs líderes TGNCNB como Denise. ¿A quién deberíamos destacar próximamente?

03/12/2026

“I advocate for the transgender community because of the many barriers we face in accessing healthcare, legal aid, mental health, and social services. I believe everyone can learn to be more inclusive and support one another in building a more equitable society.”—Denise Gutierrez, Program Manager, Transgender Family Program at Community Healthcare Network.

Born in El Salvador and a New Yorker for over 16 years, Denise Gutierrez is a fierce advocate for the transgender community! Her advocacy journey began in 2014, when she worked to empower Long Island’s trans community.

Now the Program Manager of Community Healthcare Network’s Transgender Family Program, Denise has spent five years connecting TGNCNB people to the health care, legal services, and mental health support they need to thrive. Her leadership is rooted in her commitment to inclusion, education, and fostering a supportive society for all.

Our campaign—created with Community Healthcare Network, Amida Care, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, New York Transgender Advocacy Group, Destination Tomorrow, The NEW Pride Agenda—fights erasure with visibility by highlighting powerful TGNCNB leaders like Denise! Who should we highlight next?

03/11/2026

Happy !! This month and every month, say it with us: bi+ people and all people deserve access to the resources needed to thrive––including care and gender-affirming care.

Stigma, inequality, and erasure can pose barriers to health for + people. Today and every day, let’s make sure we’re building a future where bi+ people can access the care, support, and health they deserve!

03/10/2026

As we observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day today, we must confront the reality that Black and Latina women continue to bear a disproportionate burden of HIV, driven by systemic inequities that shape access to prevention, testing, care and survival.

Read our op-ed: https://gaycitynews.com/unequal-burden-hiv-aids-women-of-color-equity/

03/09/2026

With the right care and treatment, people with HIV can live long, healthy and thriving lives. Find out how HIV affects the body, what treatment really does, and why staying engaged in care matters. No stigma. No judgment. Just facts, clarity, and support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abzyiypa2xw

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03/08/2026

The achievements and contributions of women have changed our world for the better––so let’s make the world better for them!

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women and calling for PrEP to be available . In the US alone, women make up only 8% of PrEP users, yet continue to face disproportionate rates of HIV––especially women of color.

Let’s to build a world where women have access to the care, support, and resources they need to thrive.

03/05/2026

Get the latest health and wellness info, including how to beat the winter blues, in our Winter Member Newsletter:
English: https://bit.ly/4sZ7IMI
Español: https://bit.ly/49yQTAq

03/04/2026

Federal cuts under HR1 are shifting massive costs onto states, providers, and patients. Over a million New Yorkers could lose coverage. For people living with HIV, who rely on Medicaid more than any other payer, the stakes are especially high.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed $4 billion Medicaid investment is an important step — but more must be done. Medicaid is essential infrastructure. Albany and Washington must act to protect it.

03/03/2026

This year marks the 25th anniversary of International S*x Workers Rights Day, which originated in 2001 when over 25,000 s*x workers gathered in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, for a festival to advocate for their rights. Since then, March 3rd celebrates advocating for the decriminalization of s*x work, improved safety, the end of stigma and violence, and the promotion of the dignity and human rights of s*x workers.

03/02/2026

The theme for Women's History Month this year is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” celebrating women who are rebuilding and reimagining systems to ensure long-term sustainability – environmental, economic, educational and societal. Let’s recognize the powerful leadership of women in creating a future rooted in equity, justice and opportunity!

As we honor , let’s also listen, learn, and lean into the work we have yet to do to achieve true gender equality.

Join us as we celebrate and uplift women who have educated and inspired our communities, shaping the world for the better.

02/26/2026

“Las personas trans en todo el país están enfrentando batallas como nunca antes. Todas y todos podemos aportar y hacer algo. Sigo comprometida a trabajar por las personas jóvenes y mayores para garantizar que Nueva York siempre sea un lugar seguro para las personas trans.”—Melissa Sklarz, líder demócrata distrital del estado de Nueva York

Melissa Sklarz es la única funcionaria electa transgénero en el estado de Nueva York y representa al Distrito de la Asamblea 30 en Queens. Actualmente, es vicepresidenta de New York State Democratic Party y secretaria de Queens Dems. En 2016, Melissa se convirtió en la primera persona trans en formar parte del Colegio Electoral.

Melissa se desempeñó como directora política de Equality NY y anteriormente fue estratega de relaciones gubernamentales de SAGE, donde defendió los derechos de las personas adultas mayores LGBTQ+. En 2025, Melissa estuvo entre las y los líderes LGBTQ+ que impulsaron y lograron una subvención presupuestada por la Ciudad de Nueva York de 13.725 millones de dólares para la equidad y la atención de personas trans, la mayor asignación pública para personas trans en el país.

Únete a nosotres y a nuestras organizaciones aliadas Community Healthcare Network, Amida Care, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, New York Transgender Advocacy Group, Destination Tomorrow, y The NEW Pride Agenda mientras celebramos . Haz clic en el hashtag para saber más.