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Last year, we had an outstanding turnout at Pride! The 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival had its highest attendance ever – with over 15,000 participants. Demand was so high that many community groups were turned away from the Parade and the Festival. After the events, we gathered…

February 7, 2024 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health is proud to announce that excess funds raised for the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade & Festival will be distributed as grants to support LGBTQ+ events and programming throughout the Rochester area. Every year, funds raised for the Rochester Pride…

November 30, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health will hold a fundraiser to mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, November 30th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Native Rochester Eatery and Bar, located at 180 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. This is the 35th Anniversary of World AIDS Day, which…

November 27, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health is proud to announce that it has won two quality awards from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), a subagency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These awards recognize Trillium Health's outstanding achievements…

Recognized for the use of injectable medications for HIV prevention and treatment November 6, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health is proud to announce that it has won an award from the New York State Department of Health and the AIDS Institute (the Commissioner’s Special Recognition Award in…

October 30, 2023 (Rochester, NY) - Trillium Health mourns the recent passing of two longtime champions of HIV/AIDS care in the Rochester community: Sue Cowell and Sister Arlene Helget. Sue Cowell helped to establish AIDS Rochester in 1983, which later merged with Community Health Network to form…

October 23, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health is pleased to partner with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and other healthcare organizations across the state to organize PrEP Aware Week 2023. The initiative, running October 23-29, helps raise awareness about…

September 26, 2023 (Rochester, NY) –Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo and the Monroe County Department of Motor Vehicles held a pop-up Mobile DMV event at Monroe Square today from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monroe Square, which is located at 259 Monroe Avenue, is home to three agencies –…

August 7, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health, a community health center dedicated to delivering exceptional and inclusive care, has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This recognition highlights Trillium Health’s…

July 17, 2023 (ROCHESTER, N.Y.) —Trillium Health, a community health center dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennison Bielemeier and Mary Beth Walker to its Executive Leadership Team. Both individuals bring extensive expertise…

Pride will happen rain or shine! The Pride Parade and Festival both take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023. PARADE The Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. and goes down Park Avenue between Alexander & Brunswick. Nearly 200 groups have signed up to march. Street parking in the city is free on the weekends.…

July 1, 2023 (Rochester, NY) - Trillium Health is proud to announce that Jason Barnecut-Kearns has become its next President and CEO. Barnecut-Kearns replaces Andrea DeMeo, who retired after serving as Trillium Health’s President and CEO for eight years. 'We are thrilled that Jason Barnecut-Kearns…

June 15, 2023 (Rochester, NY) –Reenah Golden and Todd Ranous have been named the Grand Marshal and Honorary Marshal of Rochester Pride. Both honorees will attend the Flag Raising Ceremony, the Pride Parade, and other events throughout Pride Week. The Pride Grand Marshal is a person who has…

Tickets for the Festival are on sale now! June 1, 2022 (Rochester, NY) –Trillium Health and ESL Federal Credit Union will be the premier sponsors of the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. “Trillium Health is proud to partner with ESL Federal Credit Union to present the Rochester Parade…

Ada Vox and Thea Austin to take the stage on July 15, 2023 May 4, 2023 (Rochester, NY) – Ada Vox and Thea Austin will take the stage as headliners at the Rochester Pride Festival on July 15, 2023, from 1:00-8:00 p.m. at Cobbs Hill Park. Vox and Austin will be part of a vibrant lineup of music and…

Early Bird Pricing Available until April 30th April 10, 2023 (ROCHESTER, N.Y.) — Tickets are now on sale for Trillium Health’s White Party. The White Party is Trillium Health’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at…

Trillium stands to lose $5 million in critical funding due to changes to the 340B Prescription Drug Discount Program; could be forced to cut life-saving programs March 28, 2023 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Employees and supporters of Trillium Health rallied in downtown Rochester in a last-ditch effort to…

Trillium Health’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Development Officer transitions to new role Rochester, NY (February 20, 2023) – Trillium Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike and a Ryan White Clinic, announced the appointment of Jason Barnecut-Kearns…

February 14, 2023 (ROCHESTER, NY) — Trillium Health is proud to announce that the Rochester Pride website has launched for 2023! Please visit rochesterpride.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, vendor applications, volunteering, and more. “Trillium Health is thrilled to…

Trillium Health is a proud to be recertified as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). A patient-centered medical home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. How does it benefit our patients?  We get to know their health history so we can suggest treatment options that…