Podcast: Allies for Health + Wellbeing’s 40-Year Journey of Care for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ Community

Posted by By QBurgh staff writer December 21, 2024 1 Min Read

On today’s episode, Allies for Health + Wellbeing’s new Chief Executive Officer, Mary Bockovich, joins us to discuss the 40-year history of Allies. From its beginnings as the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) to its role as a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ health and advocacy, Mary shares the organization’s powerful history, exciting future plans, and her personal journey in leading this essential Pittsburgh institution.

For more information on Allies for Health + Wellbeing, visit AlliesPGH.org

Upcoming events:

  • Salacious D & The Queens Groovy NYE – Tuesday, December 31 at the Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown. Doors at 8:00 pm. Get tickets.
  • Kierra Darshell’s Highmark First Night Pittsburgh Drag Show – Tuesday, December 31 at the Greer Cabaret. Shows at 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Get tickets.

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