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5 Years of Inclusive Care at Babs Siperstein PROUD Center

“Finding a place offering specific care for people like me is almost a guarantee I’ll be provided more respect and kindness. Feeling welcomed and included makes a big difference.”
Discovering a health center dedicated to the LGBTQIA population was as welcome as it was unexpected for Luz Lozada. Lozada, who ...
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A Transgender Journey

“When I look at my body now, it feels like this is how I’ve always been, which is pretty incredible. It just feels natural.”
Gwyndolin Vail was a student at Rutgers University in 2014 when the transitioning process began. “I had a kind of laissez-faire ...
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Taking Pride in Dignified Care Designed for the LGBTQ Community

“When I’m at PROUD, I find peace and comfort. It’s a safe haven.”
A new comprehensive health center caters to transgender and nonbinary patients. Starr Davis, 32, a transgender man, wanted ...
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Take Control of Your Sexual Health with PrEP

"At PROUD, the staff members look at you as a person. I recommend it to everyone I know."
The Babs Siperstein PROUD Center offers medication to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Abraham Linares, 26, a bilingual sexual ...
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Proud Family Health – Jesiah's Story

"I felt right at home the minute I walked through the door,” says Jesiah, recalling a sense of relief when he saw the rainbow flag hanging above the front desk. “The whole staff—from the receptionists to the nurses and doctors—were so welcoming."
Proud Family Health Is The First Hospital-Affiliated Center In New Jersey To Offer Specialized Primary Care Services For The ...
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