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'Aging with Pride' forum at Rush Jan. 25
2012-01-25
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"Aging with Pride"—a discussion on health issues facing LGBT older adults—will take place Wed., Jan. 25, at Rush University, Room 976, 600 S. Paulina St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Guest speakers will include two individuals affiliated with Howard Brown Health Center: LGBT competency trainer Cecilia Hardacker and Chief Medical Officer Magda Houlberg, M.D.
The 2011-2012 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship is presenting the free symposium.
RSVP to rsvp@hmprg.org or 312-372-4292, ext. 24. |
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