FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, November 12, 2026MEDIA CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Managing Director of Communicationsroiann.phillips@phimc.org / tel. 312-929-3781 From Allyship to Action:PHIMC Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week with New Community-Informed Toolkit and Recognition of State LeaderCHICAGO, IL – During Transgender Awareness Week, the
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Notice of Funding Opportunity for HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Group for Illinois Region 8
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