Meningitis vaccines urged before NYC Pride events

NEW YORK (CNN) — While meningitis has reached an all-time low in the United States, an op-ed in this week’s Annals of Internal Medicine highlights cases of a deadly meningitis strain among men who have sex with men. Cities including New York, Toronto, and San Francisco have launched public awareness campaigns to promote vaccination, but the…

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Official ‘L.A. Condom’ hits the streets in 40-foot long condom mobile

LOS ANGELES — In an effort to encourage condom use and safer sex practices, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health will begin distributing its official “L.A. Condom” in a 40-foot condom mobile that made its debut at Long Beach Pride. Condoms being distributed feature new wrappers designed by local residents as part…

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The LGBT Community Center of the Desert names Gary Costa as executive director

PALM SPRINGS – The LGBT Community Center of the Desert (The Center) has announced that it has named Gary Costa as their new executive director. Costa has served as The Center’s interim executive director since November, 2012. A nationwide search for the position was conducted by McCormack & Associates, a national executive search provider specializing…

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Outfest celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival’

LOS ANGELES – Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting LGBT media, has announced its lineup for the 2013 Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fusion is the only multicultural LGBT film festival of its kind. The festival will include world premieres and L.A. premieres of…

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San Diego’s first lady reveals her new role at GSDBA luncheon event

As part of their Professional Luncheon Series the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) welcomed San Diego’s first lady, Bronwyn Ingram, fiancée of Mayor Bob Filner Feb. 12, at Wang’s North Park. GSDBA members and guests attended this special lunch event to hear Ingram speak about her current endeavors with local organizations and Team First…

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