Wichita LGBT Health

04/22/2026

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04/08/2026

Today we remember Ryan White (December 6, 1971 – April 8, 1990), a teenager whose courage helped change how this country understands HIV. Diagnosed after a blood transfusion, Ryan was given just months to live and was barred from attending school because of fear and misinformation. Instead of backing down, he and his family fought for his right to an education, and in doing so, he became a national voice for compassion and truth. Ryan never asked to be an activist, he just wanted to live a normal life, but his strength and grace helped challenge stigma at a time when it was everywhere. His story helped shift public understanding and reminded people to see the human being, not the diagnosis. His story still matters. Stigma has not disappeared, and there are still people fighting to be seen, respected, and cared for. We honor Ryan by continuing that work, by choosing empathy over fear, and by making sure no one is pushed aside for something they cannot control.

03/27/2026

Free Skin Cancer Screening – Open to the Community

Join local dermatologists for a FREE skin cancer screening. No appointment needed. No insurance required. Open to all ages.

Early detection can save lives. Stop by and get checked. https://facebook.com/events/s/2026-wichita-area-skin-cancer-/2365065937290998/

03/26/2026

The goal of the safety pods is to keep everyone safe at a grassroots level by forming safety groups of people who work together to spread important information that shouldn’t be widely accessible, etc. You may come later or leave early if that works better for you. I do think that this will be good info for trans folx, families, and allies.

The community organizers meeting is a personal & organizational safety and security training. This meeting will help “highly visible” advocates to identify security threats and provide tools to help ensure safety. We are looking forward to hosting leaders in community organization and advocacy for this event.

03/21/2026

03/18/2026

11/20/2025

Transgender individuals are human beings who deserve the same dignity and respect as anyone else. Because they are often met with stigma, discrimination, and a lack of acceptance for living outside traditional gender norms, they experience disproportionately high rates of depression and suicidality. Rather than judging, we should focus on reducing hate, increasing acceptance, and standing with each other in solidarity. Remember, you never know what another person may be going through.

11/20/2025

Join us this Thursday for Trans Day of Remembrance. We’ll hold a memorial for those we’ve lost with speakers from the community followed by a reception afterwards.

11/08/2025

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10/30/2025

10/22/2025

Q***r Joy is contagious! Join us for a celebration of q***r and trans joy. Its time to uplift the beauty, resilience, and brilliance of our community. Share your stories, photos, and memories of what brings you joy! Whether it’s friendships, fashion, art, activism, or simply being your authentic self. Let’s come together to laugh, reflect, and celebrate the moments that make us feel alive, seen, and proud. Joy is resistance!