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Health Care Advocates International

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.

09/25/2025

⏰ The countdown is ON—just six days left to apply for The HCAI Fund! Don’t sleep on your shot at funding 💸✨

The HCAI Fund provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations that strengthen, serve and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

🔗 Visit our website to review grant guidelines and apply! https://www.hcaillc.com/advocacy-programs/grant-program

09/23/2025

HCAI is proud to be home to a URAC Accredited Specialty Pharmacy. We achieved this honor by demonstrating excellence in operations, risk management, prescription distribution, consumer protection, patient service, performance improvement and patient management. 💊 👨‍⚕️

Pharmacy Manager, Jamie Durkin, BS Pharm, PharmD, has over 25 years experience in pharmacology and brings with him a vast knowledge of patient care, pharmacy management and clinical pharmacy. Our on-site pharmacy has everything you need in a place you feel safe and welcomed. 🥼⚕️

Our pharmacy staff is compassionate and highly knowledgeable with over 150 years of combined experience. For your convenience we are licensed to ship your medications to over a dozen states. We also offer the RxLocal mobile app to manage your care at any time. We are excited to be your personal pharmacy and provide the best care possible!📱

Download the app today to stay conveniently connected with us: https://www.rxlocal.com/patient-mobile-app

09/19/2025

A message to our patients from Pattie McKnight, HCAI Executive Director:

09/18/2025

✨ Confidence is part of your wellness, too. This fall, discover the power of Botox. HCAI is now offering cosmetic Botox!

Whether you’re softening fine lines or just giving your skin a refresh, our expert team is here to help you look (and feel) your best — with beautiful results. 💉

📅 Now booking appointments — because confidence looks good on you. Call our office today!

09/17/2025

At Health Care Advocates International, we believe great care starts with great people. We're proud to introduce the dedicated medical professionals who make it all happen — from our experienced and compassionate nurses to our skilled specialists and support staff 👩‍⚕️🏥

Our passion for healing, commitment to excellence, and heart for our patients are what set us apart. 🩺⚕️💙

Stay tuned as we spotlight the faces behind the care — because you deserve to know who's looking after your health! 👨‍⚕️🩹

If you are in need of care, please visit our website for more information: https://www.hcaillc.com/patient-forms

09/15/2025

🩺 Good news!

HCAI is now accepting new patients 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💗

We are proud to provide LGBTQ+ inclusive care in a safe, respectful, and judgement-free space.

At HCAI, we offer primary care, mental health services, PrEP & HIV prevention and medication as well as our very own pharmacy.

If you are interested in becoming a patient, visit our website and fill out a new patient packet under Patient Forms to get started 📅

We look forward to meeting you 💙

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09/09/2025

According to NAMI Connecticut, all it takes is one honest conversation. 💬

Ask someone how they’re really doing — and be ready to listen. You never know how much that moment could mean. 💛

No one has to face this alone. Help is out there. Healing is possible.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call, text, or chat 988, immediately.

08/28/2025

The HCAI offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, including the pharmacy. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Labor Day!

08/20/2025

The South is disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, accounting for 52% of all new HIV diagnoses while representing only 38% of the U.S. population.

Did you know, 14% of people living with HIV in the South remain unaware of their status? This region also has the lowest PrEP-to-Need Ratio in the country—just 12 PrEP users for every new HIV diagnosis in 2024.

Behind these statistics are real people facing systemic barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment. Today, we recommit to ensuring equitable healthcare access for all communities. Let’s change the pattern 🌎❤️

08/20/2025

08/19/2025

📣 Do you know an LGBTQ+ organization in need of funding? Share, comment and tag them here!!📣

The HCAI Fund deadline to apply is quickly approaching! ⏳

⏰ Applications Due By: Tuesday, September 30

We are providing grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that strengthen, serve, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Visit our site to read the full grant guidelines and to apply: https://www.hcaillc.com/advocacy-programs/grant-program

08/11/2025

Summer isn't over yet, but the days are winding down. Time to squeeze in one more dance, dip and moment of loud, proud living 🏳️‍🌈

Here are a few ways to be sure you're living your best and safest end to summer's final days 🌊☀️🏖️

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Health Care Advocates International™ (HCAI™) was founded by Dr. Gary Blick to provide quality, state-of- the-art, caring, compassionate and comprehensive preventative primary and specialty healthcare. Dr. Blick, celebrating 30 years in the medical profession providing his own state-of- the-art, personalized medical care for the le***an, men who have s*x with men, and transgender communities, as well as for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and chronic hepatitis B and C infection, continues to provide his unique quality-of- care at HCAI™. Only at HCAI™ can you receive his special brand of medical care and treatment. At HCAI™, you will build a special relationship, tailored to your unique needs, with Dr. Blick’s experienced and compassionate staff composed of clinical and support staff.