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A&Eout in the starsby charlene lichtensteinqnotes contributorMay 26 - June 816 qnotes May 26-June 8 . 2012June is busting out all over as lucky Jupiter advancesinto Gemini and all is right with the world.And, luck bursts out from the most unexpectedplaces. Keep your options (and your eyes) openfor opportunity.GEMINI (05.22-06.21) Your are the one to knowand the one to get to know. Pink Twins have aflash of charisma that outshines all competition.Plan on maneuvering into the center stage andwow the crowd with your talent and sheer nerve.Get going while your personal flame is hot, hot,hot. And, if a few moths venture too close andsinge their wings, that is their own fault.CANCER (06.22-07.23) How many secret admirersdo you have gay Crab? There may be too manyto count and you may be totally unaware of someof them. There are a lot of good vibes emanatingbehind the scenes that will guide you to luckyexperiences and life-changing connections. So,keep your confidence high and allow yourself amonth of flirtations and furtive romances.LEO (07.24-08.23) Find any excuse to get togetherwith friends. Seek interesting people and getinvolved in new social groups. Proud Leos arenaturally friendly and love to be in the epicenterof a crowd. This time the crowd may need someof your TLC, so know when to seek attention andwhen you give a warm hug to others. It may behard for you, but I know you can do it!VIRGO (08.24-09.23) How much can you get awaywith on the job? Quite a lot now. While hardworking, queer Virgins will be happily surprisedto find that even minimal effort will pay off. So,prioritize and don’t sweat the small stuff thisJune. Of course, still you have to schmooze thebig brass a bit and make it appear like you aremaking an effort. But, that is part of the fun.LIBRA (09.24-10.23) Proud Libras may be in a rut,but it is one that you can easily climb out of thisJune. Take a chance and do something totallynew or unexpected. It may pay off in ways thatyou do not expect. It is a particularly good monthto travel if you have the bucks and the time. If not,see what is happening around the corner. Youmay be surprised at what (and whom) you find.SCORPIO (10.24-11.22) Sizzly, queer Scorpioscan turn on the charm and make some lucky andpowerful connections this June. And, these connectionswill run deep. Some may get downrightintimate and life-changing. See who is on themenu and get cooking. Your personal zest addsthe spice to any dish. Tuck in and gorge yourself.Err, how many desserts do you really need?SAGITTARIUS (11.23-12.22) Relationships takecenter stage this June. If you are currentlycultivating a one-on-one, you can discover somewonderful things about your partner, If you areon the prowl for the perfect person, this is thetime to scout about. Gay Archers could be luredinto multiple affairs as so many possibilitiescross your path. Sampling is the best way todecide. Ahem.CAPRICORN (12.23-01.20) June is bursting out allover and so are you. So, as you make your entrance,be sure that you feel as good as you look.Check yourself in the mirror and assess who yousee. You might want to make some adjustmentsin your health regime — from diet to exercise toany form of stress reduction. Yoga? Meditation?Yawn. Let’s get really creative, pink Cap!AQUARIUS (01.21-02.19) Fun is highlighted allthrough June. Aqueerians will not only be able toplan, launch and toss a great party, they will alsoattract some of the most unusual and artistic folksaround to liven things up. Anything you do will beA-list level. So, don’t sit on your couch and waitfor the bell to ring. Get out there and schmooze,booze and carooze…or something like that.PISCES (02.20-03.20) Puttering around the housewill not only be relaxing for you this June, it willalso spark a range of great new re-decoratingideas. Focus on your domestic agenda from thedust under the rug to the back reaches of yourcloset. Air it out, sell it at a garage sale and startfresh. And, while you are at it, you can be a littlefresh yourself. There is no telling where thatmight lead you.ARIES (03.21-04.20) Not only are you especiallyclearheaded throughout June, you are also ableto figure out just what to say to get exactly whatyou want. You can be incredibly diplomatic. But,gay Rams want more out of life than just sweeteningthe air with their sugary bon mots. Resolveto tackle a long overdue project and enlist a bevyof helpers. All you have to do is ask.TAURUS (04.21-05.21) Money comes to youeasily now. And, not just because you have beenworking at carefully wrangling your loot. Even ifyou have been lax in your budget making, there issome transom money that seems to just fall intoyour lap. Don’t waste this largess on junk. Funnelit into a safe and secure nest egg. Then you canenjoy fluffy omelettes in your retirement years. : :© 2012 Madam Lichtenstein, LLC. All RightsReserved. Entertainment.info: Visit www.TheStarryEye.com fore-greetings, horoscopes and Pride jewelry. Mybook “HerScopes: A Guide To Astrology ForLesbians” from Simon & Schuster isavailable at bookstores and major booksites.
Positive PostingsResponding to Latino health needsby Dale Pierce ~ Practice Manager/Ryan White Program DirectorAccording to the U.S. Health Resources andServices Administration (HRSA) and the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Latinos in the U.S. have been disproportionately affectedby HIV since the epidemic began, and todayaccount for nearly 20 percent of all diagnosedHIV/AIDS cases. Nearly one-fourth of all RyanWhite HIV/AIDS Program clients are Latino. Here,at Rosedale I.D., our Ryan White Program strives toprovide the best care possible for Latino patients. Itis important that we, along with other providers inour area, focus on creating a familial atmosphereby having culturally competent staff.In Charlotte, the Latino population is steadilygrowing. According to the U.S. Census, the Latinopopulation has doubled in the past 10 years. Latinosnow account for nearly 13 percent of the Charlottepopulation. The Latino population is around 96,000people which is larger than the entire population ofAsheville, N.C. Living in a city that has such largeminority groups, it is important to embrace culturaldifferences. In healthcare specifically, it is importantto consider all cultural components of a populationto offer the best and most appropriate care plan. AtRosedale ID we work to make a difference in healthcareby doing just that.Latinos are a diverse population encompassingmany subgroups, each with slightly different risk factorsfor HIV. Latinos are the largest and fastest growingethnic group in the United States. Latinos arealso one of the most diverse groups. The subgroups,that speak a variety of Spanish dialects, includePuerto Ricans, Cubans, Mexicans, and SouthAmericans. English is often a second language forthis population. A growing number of U.S. Latinosfrom Central and South America are members ofindigenous communities and often speak only theirnative languages.Many Latinos share culture related to religion,family, gender, and health that can pose significantbarriers to HIV care. For example, Latinos often believein fatalismo, the idea that God ordains certainevents to occur. HIV infection is often considereda judgment that only God can heal, a belief thatcan complicate treatment adherence. Latinos alsopractice curanderismo, the practice of traditionalfolk healing carried out by curanderos, or spiritualhealers. Specific groups, including many Cubansand Puerto Ricans, may practice Santeria, a religionthat emphasizes holistic medicine and limpios(cleansings, where Mexicans often use herbs andtraditional remedies).Latinos diagnosed with HIV also face stigma— primarily because of the disease’s associationwith homosexuality, which runs counter to notionsof machismo, an exaggerated form of masculinitybased on sexual prowess, dominance, andaggression. One doctor explains, “In the Latinocommunity, [homosexuality] is not accepted andHIV has an even worse stigma associated with it.As a result, clients do not go and get care and theydo not want to be seen getting care.” Machismoalso can undermine the health outcomes of Latinawomen, who are expected to live up to the ideal ofmarianismo, which dictates that women be submissiveto men, particularly to those in their families andtheir husbands. Female HIV-positive Latina patientsdelay or fall out of care as a result of the demandsof familismo, the tradition of multiple generationsliving together, because their family’s needs are putabove their own.HRSA also reported that Latinos tend to wait, becauseof cultural stigma, until they are already ill beforeseeking HIV care, and they are often diagnosedwith AIDS. Many also struggle with other problemssuch as substance abuse and mental health issues,which carry a great deal of stigma as well. Despitetheir need for assistance, Latino patients often arewary of being seen at a clinic, fearful that they maybe spotted by people they know or that clinicalstaff will disclose their diagnoses to their family andfriends. Other barriers include the strict appointmentschedules found at many clinics. Latino clients oftenmiss appointments because they work long hoursand may not be accustomed to scheduling.Latino programs for HIV/AIDS care is becomingrecognized on a national level. Recently,Dayana Mendoza, former Miss Universe, was acontender on the “Celebrity Apprentice” fightingto raise money for her selected charity, The LatinoCommission on AIDS. She said that her goal wasto help the Latino community. She wanted to raiseawareness for a population that increasingly needshelp. Dayana, herself, grew up in a Latino homeand understands the need for specialty care.At Rosedale ID we strive to make a difference inhealthcare by creating a comfortable environmentfor our patients no matter their ethnicity, sexualorientation, gender, or race. We are educating ourclinical staff to become more culturally competentand actively discussing how we can overcome barriersto care for our patients. In addition, our providersare trained to work effectively with the Latinopopulation. If you are a Latino patient or you knowa Latino patient that is looking for care in a comfortableunderstanding environment, I encourage youto give us a call at 704-948-8582 or check out ourwebsite at rosedaleid.com.Information retrieved from: www.hrsa.govDon’t forget to visit our website atrosedaleid.com and friend us on Facebookfor community and clinical updates!— Sponsored Content —May 26-June 8 . 2012 qnotes 17
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