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PHILADELPHIA—Mazzoni Center today announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, its 2021 conference will be delivered in a virtual format. For more than a decade the conference has occupied physical space at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “We know this is disappointing. We know that for many, the conference itself as a space, represents community, unity, and connection and for some folks, it may be the only space such experiences can be held throughout the year.” Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Logistics Coordinator, Dani Murano-Kinney explained. “However, even with a vacci...

By Sebastian Fortino PHILADELPHIA — LGBTQ health organizations in Philadelphia have begun to vaccinate staff for COVID-19 and are eager to expand their reach. The Mazzoni Center, whose staff serves 7,600 patients, has inoculated close to 100 employees after receiving their first batch of vaccines, and they anticipate receiving another large shipment by last Tuesday. Subscribe "We are using a phased approach to prioritize order of vaccinations per city guidelines," said Larry Benjamin, Director of Communications at Mazzoni Center. "Phase 1 eligible staff includes the staff and management of ...