La Tasca restaurant's Michael Harrity and LHRC supporter Danielle Hupp hang the banner in prepration for a festive pre-conference reception and dinner in The Castro.

Welcoming all to the pre-conference reception were organizer Dr. Betty Sullivan (c), and LHRC co-founders Dr. Sue Dibble (l) and Dixie Horning (r).

Feminist singer-songwriter Margie Adam (l) shares a laugh with Dixie Horning, National Center of Excellence in Women's Health executive director, during the pre-conference reception at La Tasca.

LHRC leader Dr. Jeanne DeJoseph (l) welcomes to the conference Sarah Fogel, PhD, (c) and partner
Jane Pierce.

Community Leadership Circle Founder Jody Cole challenges all, as Betty, Dixie and Margie look on, to join her in supporting LHRC and the organization's important work in lesbian health.

Amity Buxton, PhD, founder of the Straight Spouse Network visits with Tom Baumgartner of LHRC's 'Brothers for Sisters' contingent.

LHRC Community Leadership Circle member Ann Biderman (l) and partner Kit Kennedy sharing a hug at the reception.

Richard "Kip" Serafin of the LHRC 'Brothers for Sisters' contingent.

Joining attendees for the pre-conference dinner were two artistic director/conductors: Stephanie Smith (l) of the SF Lesbian & Gay Chorus and her partner Dr. Kathleen McGuire (r) of the SF Gay Men's Chorus.

Another happy table of attendees at the pre-conference dinner on Friday, June 13, 2003 at La Tasca.

National Center of Excellence in Women's Health executive director Dixie Horning (l) and Patty Robertson, MD, LHRC co-director, welcome conference attendees at the opening session.

Hon. Susan Leal, San Francisco City Treasurer and Mayoral Candidate, presented a declaration from her office in honor of the 3rd Annual Lesbian Health Conference.

Keynote speaker, Kate O'Hanlan, MD, set the tone for the day with an entertaining, informative and inspiring overview of lesbian health.

The SF LGBT Community Center's Rainbow Room provided an inviting setting for the conference's general sessions.

MA candidate Helen Smith served as technology expert for the conference and panel discussion speaker on lesbian health issues among those 21-30.