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Lyon-Martin Community Health Services’ Board is seeking applicants for new board members!If you are a current patient who might be interested, please apply and spread the word. Heart EmojiSome cool facts about LMCHS:We are an independent nonprofit health clinic centering queer people, trans people, and cis-women’s health and wellbeing.We are a merger of two legacy SF community clinics: Lyon-Martin and Women’s Community Clinic who have served our community for decades.We provide patient centered care for those who often can’t find safe and accessible health care in other settings and are run by and for the communities we serve.Serving on the board is a really great opportunity to contribute. The clinic provides so much: primary care, sexual and repro health care including abortion, gender affirming care, mental health care, outreach services, health worker training programs and more.If you’re passionate about any of these values please consider applying! We are looking for current patients at this time. No experience is necessary though some experience with fundraising will be helpful!Link to application - https://bit.ly/3PkkJ13

Lyon-Martin Community Health Services’ Board is seeking applicants for new board members!

If you are a current patient who might be interested, please apply and spread the word. Heart Emoji

Some cool facts about LMCHS:

We are an independent nonprofit health clinic centering queer people, trans people, and cis-women’s health and wellbeing.
We are a merger of two legacy SF community clinics: Lyon-Martin and Women’s Community Clinic who have served our community for decades.
We provide patient centered care for those who often can’t find safe and accessible health care in other settings and are run by and for the communities we serve.

Serving on the board is a really great opportunity to contribute. The clinic provides so much: primary care, sexual and repro health care including abortion, gender affirming care, mental health care, outreach services, health worker training programs and more.

If you’re passionate about any of these values please consider applying! We are looking for current patients at this time. No experience is necessary though some experience with fundraising will be helpful!

Link to application - https://bit.ly/3PkkJ13
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TONIGHT! Lyon-Martin is proud to co-present this event with the Commonwealth Club!! In the wake of the release of author and activist Raquel Willis’s debut memoir, The Risk it Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation, join us for a live discussion of what collective liberation means with Bia Vieira, CEO of the Women’s Foundation California.This event will be filmed and broadcast live. Tickets available in person or online: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-03-11/risk-it-takes-bloom-discussion-author-raquel-willis-and-bia-vieira_____________________________________________Raquel Willis is an award-winning author, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. She has held groundbreaking posts, including director of communications for Ms. Foundation for Women, executive editor of Out Magazine, and national organizer for the Transgender Law Center. She co-founded Transgender Week of Visibility and Action and currently serves as an executive producer for iHeartMedia’s “Outspoken,” president of the Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative’s executive board, and a WNBA Social Justice Council member. Her debut memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation, was released in late 2023 by St.Martin’s Press.Bia Vieira is CEO of Women’s Foundation California, where she leads the foundation’s work to advance gender, racial and economic justice. She has served the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors for more than 20 years, including senior-level positions at the Philadelphia Community Foundation and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Originally from Brazil, she is a longtime activist in women’s, LGBTQI, Latine, immigrant, and arts and culture issues. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Bia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and anthropology and a Master’s Degree in literature and linguistics, both from Temple University. She is a recognized expert on culture change and gender, racial, and economic justice issues and is a frequent commentator on the power of women’s philanthropy. Bia resides with her partner in Oakland, CA.

TONIGHT! Lyon-Martin is proud to co-present this event with the Commonwealth Club!!

In the wake of the release of author and activist Raquel Willis’s debut memoir, The Risk it Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation, join us for a live discussion of what collective liberation means with Bia Vieira, CEO of the Women’s Foundation California.

This event will be filmed and broadcast live. Tickets available in person or online:
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-03-11/risk-it-takes-bloom-discussion-author-raquel-willis-and-bia-vieira
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Raquel Willis is an award-winning author, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. She has held groundbreaking posts, including director of communications for Ms. Foundation for Women, executive editor of Out Magazine, and national organizer for the Transgender Law Center. She co-founded Transgender Week of Visibility and Action and currently serves as an executive producer for iHeartMedia’s “Outspoken,” president of the Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative’s executive board, and a WNBA Social Justice Council member. Her debut memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation, was released in late 2023 by St.Martin’s Press.

Bia Vieira is CEO of Women’s Foundation California, where she leads the foundation’s work to advance gender, racial and economic justice. She has served the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors for more than 20 years, including senior-level positions at the Philadelphia Community Foundation and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Originally from Brazil, she is a longtime activist in women’s, LGBTQI, Latine, immigrant, and arts and culture issues. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Bia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and anthropology and a Master’s Degree in literature and linguistics, both from Temple University. She is a recognized expert on culture change and gender, racial, and economic justice issues and is a frequent commentator on the power of women’s philanthropy. Bia resides with her partner in Oakland, CA.
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As many of our clients are aware, on January 1, 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa suddenly ended their contractual relationship, impacting the hundreds of the clients who obtain care at Lyon-Martin and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Lyon-Martin Staff have been working diligently to contract with other Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans in those counties, (Contra Costa Health Plan and Alameda Alliance Health Plan, to ensure that our clients on Medi-Cal residing in these counties may continue services at our clinic.‪We can now confidently say that we have successfully contracted with both Contra Costa Health Plan and Alameda Alliance Health Plan and are in the process of credentialing with both payers. While you still may not be able to choose us as a primary care provider if you call your health plan right now, we anticipate this being possible within the next few weeks. Until this is resolved, we anticipate the need to do prior authorization for clients using these health plans for visits at the clinic - so please give us a call to make sure your upcoming visit has been approved to avoid any billing issues.‬We understand how difficult and traumatizing this has been for many of our clients and cannot express enough distain for the medical industrial complex and how it continues to negatively impact care for our communities. That being said we do look forward to seeing you again!! 💖🩺🌈

As many of our clients are aware, on January 1, 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa suddenly ended their contractual relationship, impacting the hundreds of the clients who obtain care at Lyon-Martin and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Lyon-Martin Staff have been working diligently to contract with other Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans in those counties, (Contra Costa Health Plan and Alameda Alliance Health Plan, to ensure that our clients on Medi-Cal residing in these counties may continue services at our clinic.

‪We can now confidently say that we have successfully contracted with both Contra Costa Health Plan and Alameda Alliance Health Plan and are in the process of credentialing with both payers. While you still may not be able to choose us as a primary care provider if you call your health plan right now, we anticipate this being possible within the next few weeks. Until this is resolved, we anticipate the need to do prior authorization for clients using these health plans for visits at the clinic - so please give us a call to make sure your upcoming visit has been approved to avoid any billing issues.‬

We understand how difficult and traumatizing this has been for many of our clients and cannot express enough distain for the medical industrial complex and how it continues to negatively impact care for our communities. That being said we do look forward to seeing you again!! 💖🩺🌈
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Spring is just around the corner! 💐And that means more Free Haircuts ✂️at Lyon-Martin with @visionsbylola & @aitchsawyerpayne ! See dates belowNo appointment necessary and you do not need to be a patient to access our free haircut program 💖March 18 LolaMarch 21 HApril 15 LolaApril 18 HMay 20 LolaMay 23 HJune 17 LolaJune 20 HJuly 15 LolaJuly 18 HAugust 19 LolaAugust 22 H

Spring is just around the corner! 💐And that means more Free Haircuts ✂️at Lyon-Martin with @visionsbylola & @aitchsawyerpayne ! See dates below

No appointment necessary and you do not need to be a patient to access our free haircut program 💖

March 18 Lola
March 21 H
April 15 Lola
April 18 H
May 20 Lola
May 23 H
June 17 Lola
June 20 H
July 15 Lola
July 18 H
August 19 Lola
August 22 H
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Today marks a special day in our hearts – 20 years ago this week, our namesakes, Phyllis Lyon & Del Martin, embarked on a journey of love that forever changed history - they exchanged vows at San Francisco City Hall surrounded by friends and became the first queer couple, lesbian or gay, to be legally married. Here’s to love that defies boundaries!Today, as we celebrate their enduring bond and this milestone with gratitude and pride, we’re reminded of the warmth and compassion that define Lyon-Martin Community Health Services. This anniversary is a testament to the love and community care that defined Phil & Del’s lives. Here’s to love, legacy, and the meaningful connections that drive our commitment to queer community health and each other. 💖🌈 #LyonMartinLegacy #LoveIsAVerb

Today marks a special day in our hearts – 20 years ago this week, our namesakes, Phyllis Lyon & Del Martin, embarked on a journey of love that forever changed history - they exchanged vows at San Francisco City Hall surrounded by friends and became the first queer couple, lesbian or gay, to be legally married. Here’s to love that defies boundaries!

Today, as we celebrate their enduring bond and this milestone with gratitude and pride, we’re reminded of the warmth and compassion that define Lyon-Martin Community Health Services. This anniversary is a testament to the love and community care that defined Phil & Del’s lives. Here’s to love, legacy, and the meaningful connections that drive our commitment to queer community health and each other. 💖🌈 #LyonMartinLegacy #LoveIsAVerb
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In honor of Black history month, on Feb 9, 2024, Lyon-Martin is launching two drop-in groups through our Black Trans Integrative Health Initiative!! Welcome to Freedom Fridays!Every 2nd Friday - in person at Lyon-Martin (1735 Mission St., SF):9am - 11am Black Elder Brunch - open to all Black Elders1pm - 3pm  Black Trans Lunch Kiki - open to Black TGI community In addition to peer/group therapy, there will be a monthly rotation of additional integrative healthcare services and activities such as acupuncture, stretching, voguing, health education, financial coaching, etc - come with ideas!You do not need to be a patient of Lyon-Martin.  Drop in or let us know you’re coming! 415-565-7667

In honor of Black history month, on Feb 9, 2024, Lyon-Martin is launching two drop-in groups through our Black Trans Integrative Health Initiative!!

Welcome to Freedom Fridays!

Every 2nd Friday - in person at Lyon-Martin (1735 Mission St., SF):

9am - 11am Black Elder Brunch - open to all Black Elders
1pm - 3pm Black Trans Lunch Kiki - open to Black TGI community

In addition to peer/group therapy, there will be a monthly rotation of additional integrative healthcare services and activities such as acupuncture, stretching, voguing, health education, financial coaching, etc - come with ideas!

You do not need to be a patient of Lyon-Martin. Drop in or let us know you’re coming! 415-565-7667
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