Howard Brown Health News
Increasing the Visibility of LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Research
LGBTQ+ Older Adults are rarely included in research exploring overall LGBTQ+ health disparities and improvements in health care delivery. The limited research on the needs of LGBTQ+…
2026 Illinois Legislative Session Review
Every year, Howard Brown Health advocates for state legislation to advance and protect access to care, public health funding and…
H.R. 1 Roadmap: Upcoming Changes to Medicaid
In July 2025, H.R. 1 was passed and signed into federal law. This bill included unprecedented funding cuts and changes…
Press Releases
Howard Brown Health to Expand and Modernize Clark Street Health Center
Renovation will add exam rooms, a dedicated behavioral health space and an expanded on-site lab, growing capacity to serve more…
Howard Brown Health Marks National PrEP Day by Encouraging Whole-Person Approach to HIV Prevention
Chicago healthcare provider emphasizes that PrEP should be the beginning—not the entirety—of every patient’s healthcare relationship (October 8, 2026 –…
Howard Brown Health Welcomes Healthcare Operations Leader Melba Ansah as Chief Operating Officer
Ambulatory operations expert joins Midwest’s leading LGBTQ+ health center to advance access, efficiency and patient-centered care CHICAGO – Howard Brown…
Upcoming Events
Interpersonal Process Group
October 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Relationships can offer valuable insight into how we understand ourselves and connect with others. In this group, participants explore relationship…
Free HIV/STI Testing at The Brown Elephant – Andersonville
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free, confidential sexual health screening. We test for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. No insurance or payment required, walk-ins welcome….
DBT Skills Group
November 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Build practical DBT skills for navigating strong emotions, relationships, and stressful moments. These inclusive, structured groups draw from standard dialectical…