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HCAI is a health & advocacy organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community We take our mission to heart at HCAI – and it shows.

At Health Care Advocates International (HCAI), we believe all patients should be treated equally, with the same compassion, concern, empathy, and access to quality, comprehensive healthcare. Dr. Gary Blick and the rest of the team at HCAI are dedicated to serving the unique medical needs of the LGBTQ community as well as helping to end stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS. It is our aim to ensure your healthcare visit with us is comfortable, safe, and supportive. As an HCAI patient, you can expect a highly personalized healthcare experience by expert medical providers specially attuned to your needs.

10/30/2026

🤔 DID YOU KNOW?

On July 16, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first pill that could prevent HIV. It was called Truvada, and it gave us PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medicine you take before exposure to stay HIV-negative. 💊

How did we know it worked? A big study called iPrEx followed men who have s*x with men and trans women in six countries.

People who took the pill every day were more than 90% protected from HIV. 🙌

Gay men helped make PrEP mainstream. Early users got shamed, but activists spread the message that PrEP was smart, responsible s*xual health care. 💪🏳️‍🌈

And the options keep growing:
💊 2012: Truvada, a daily pill
💊 2019: Descovy, another daily pill
💉 2021: Apretude, a shot every 2 months
💉 2025: Yeztugo, a shot just twice a year

In about 13 years, PrEP went from a pill every day to two shots a year. 🤯

Curious if PrEP is right for you? Call us today to learn more. 💙

10/29/2026

ICYMI: First the bars, then the posts, now the whole account. 🚫

Anthem Orlando just became the latest gay nightclub to lose its Instagram with no clear explanation. 🤔

Tell us in the comments if you’ve seen any of your favorite bars disappearing 👀👇

10/23/2026

Can you name this historic LGBTQ+ landmark? 🏳️‍🌈

🤫 Here’s a hint: it opened in 1939, right here in HCAI’s home state of Connecticut. 😮

Any guesses??

10/21/2026

Our history isn’t just something we remember. It’s why we exist.

From the community caregivers of the HIV/AIDS crisis to today’s fight for equitable care, we’re honoring those who came before us by continuing the work.

We See You. 💜 Full blog post can be found at: https://www.hcaillc.com/newsevents/blog/honoring-lgbtq-history-month-why-the-past-shapes-the-care-we-give-today

10/13/2026

Where everybody knows your name. 💙

Shoutout to Jamie and our amazing staff! 🎉 Reviews like Bruce’s remind us why we love what we do: real people, real care, and always time for your questions. 🫶

10/12/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Barbara Gittings, the mother of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

She picketed for equal rights in the 1960s and helped lead the fight that got the American Psychiatric Association to stop classifying homos*xuality as a mental illness in 1973. Her courage changed millions of lives. 💜

10/06/2026

GOOD NEWS: Last week, the 988 Lifeline’s “Press 3” services for LGBTQ+ young people returned in partnership with The Trevor Project 📞

Young people who identify as le***an, gay, bis*xual, questioning or transgender are more than four times more likely to attempt su***de than their straight, cisgender peers are, according to the Trevor Project. 📈

More than 1.3 million q***r young people in the U.S. used the “Press 3” service between its launch in 2022 and suspension in July 2025. 🏳️‍🌈

Following efforts by a bipartisan group of legislators and mental health advocates, the support line has now been reinstated. 👏

10/05/2026

Flu season is here! 🤧

Protect yourself and the people around you:

💉 Get your flu shot
🧼 Wash your hands often
😷 Cover your coughs and sneezes
🛌 Stay home if you're feeling sick

A little prevention goes a long way. Have you gotten your flu shot yet?

10/02/2026

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're honoring the trailblazers who spoke up when it wasn't safe, and the everyday heroes still making change today. 🏳️‍🌈

Their stories are part of all of our history. 💚

Who's an LGBTQ+ figure who inspires you? Let us know in the comments below 👇

09/25/2026

99% effective. Zero judgment. 💙

PrEP is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent HIV, and it might be right for you. Swipe through our PrEP 101 guide to get the facts (CDC, 2026). ➡️

Questions? We've got answers. Call (203) 345-0404 to get started.

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2595 Main Street
Stratford, CT
06615

Website

https://www.hcaillc.com/

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