Last year, HealthWorks, a program of Triangle Community Works, formed a group for GLBTQA people in the Triangle area of North Carolina who want to stay healthy, lose weight, and/or socialize while enjoying the great outdoors. Its walkers enjoyed a combined loss of over 150 pounds last year, lots of hours of good conversation, and new friendships.

HealthWorks Walkers

TCW INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE HEALTHWORKS WALKERS FOR THEIR March 2008 WALKS/HIKES SUNDAYS AT:

NC Museum of Art

Walks in MARCH will take place on the NC Museum of Art campus along the Reedy Creek trail. The Museum is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh two blocks north of the State Fairgrounds complex. From I-40, take the Wade Avenue split toward Raleigh. Exit at the Blue Ridge Road exit and turn left unto Blue Ridge Road. Turn right at Reedy Creek (look for stone sign and flags at Museum entrance). Immediately turn right into the parking lot adjacent to the single-story gray warehouse.

We will gather at 2:45 PM and the walk will start at 3:00. Look for the smiley face sign.

Please join us....and bring a friend or two. You don't have to be a triathelete to participate. We have walkers from all levels and all body types. Please note that although we all enjoy the social aspect of the group, its primary purpose is to help with physical fitness. The group usually walks for about 90 minutes. Dress warmly!

If you choose to bring your dog with you, please be mindful of park rules for pets, bring waste clean up bags, and be considerate of other walkers.

After the walk, those who want to socialize more may go for a walk through the Museum galleries and/or go to dinner at a local restaurant.

The group changes location each month, so join the Yahoo! group to keep informed of the newest walking location.

Join the group by sending an email to:
TCWHealthWorksWalkers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Check the group email for ongoing details.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation is voluntary and at the risk and responsibility of the individual. TCW is not liable for walkers. Before starting this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician. Stretch before walking & bring water to stay hydrated especially on hot days.

Health Referral Programs

HealthWorks is TCW's initiative to support the health and well-being of LGBT communities through providing:

• Access to health and wellness information
• Referrals to LGBT-sensitive providers
• Educational materials for LGBT communities and health care providers as well as their staff

The Health Providers Resources Project (HPRP) is working with the LGBT communities in the Research Triangle area to find primary health care providers willing to be identified as a welcoming practice to LGBT folks.

The Gay and Lesbian Helpline needs good referrals for people looking for LGBT sensitive health care providers

What will happen with the information I provide you?

HPRP Staff and volunteers will contact your health care provider. They will be informed about HPRP and the Gay & Lesbian Helpline

The provider will be asked if they would agree to be listed in the Helpline’s referral database as “LGBT-friendly.” A disclaimer will be used stating that inclusion on the list denotes being a welcoming practice to members of LGBT communities and does not reflect the sexual orientation of the provider or any of their staff. If appropriate, the provider can identify as being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender if they so choose.
A series of short questions will be asked of the provider about the percentage of clients who are LGBT, resources available to them that are LGBT related, and if they would like additional information or training for themselves or their staff.
If the provider agrees to be a referral, they will be put into the referral database

This information is confidential. All information that you share with us is confidential and will not be used for any other purposes than the Health Provider Resources Project.

To submit a referral, have questions, or would like to request area health information email HealthWorks@tcworks.org.

TCW and HealthWorks are proud to provide health and wellness information, but please be advised that none of this information should be your only source when making health and wellness decisions. Information from tcworks.org or linked sites that should not be used for diagnosing or treating a particular health problem or disease, nor should it take the place of consultation with your health care professional.

It is your responsibility to consult your own physician, therapist, or appropriate medical provider prior to making any health and wellness decisions including embarking on any fitness or nutritional plans, treatment regimens or any other health-related plans.

All users should use discretion when departing tcworks.org through links found on our site. Links to other sites are provided as a convenience to viewers. tcworks.org accepts no responsibility for the content of linked sites.

Health Related
web sites:

NC Alliance for Health

Alliance of AIDS Services

Gay and Lesbian Medical Health Association

National Gay Men's Health Summit

Lesbian Resource Center