Monday, February 25, 2019

MedPride & Allies to co-host health forum

Rainbow Mobile and MedPride & Allies will host a health forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the USA Student Center in the Terrace Room. The LGBTQ+ community, as well as allies, are welcome to attend this inclusive event.

The forum will focus on all aspects of health with an emphasis on the concerns for LGBTQ+ health disparities. Planned Parenthood will be opening a discussion on sexual health maintenance, AIDS Alabama South will be offering free HIV testing, and there will be education about sexual assault and domestic violence. Additionally, local physicians and medical students will be available for open or anonymous questions about any aspect of health.

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Tyler King at (251) 454-3573.