The Caesars Palace Times Square project, a collaboration of SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation, plans to donate $5 million to the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center contingent on obtaining a casino license. This funding aims to enhance sexual health services within the LGBTQ+ community by improving rapid STI screening capabilities. The investment promises to introduce advanced technology and infrastructure that prioritizes accessibility and confidentiality, addressing health disparities among marginalized groups. The project competes against numerous other applications for limited downstate casino licenses, leading to significant community and legislative attention.
The investment would allow the Company to offer rapid screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI) to more patients with new technology and facilities.
This high-volume, tech-enabled model is designed for efficiency, confidentiality, and inclusivity ensuring that those most impacted by HIV and STIs can access innovative, potentially life-saving care.
In a move to entice state officials to approve the project, Caesars Palace will grant the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, an LGBTQ+ health non-profit, $2 million to support existing projects.
The donation aims to address disparities in STI transmission rates, including among LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color, according to a press release shared exclusively with amNewYork.
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