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 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…
Howard Brown Health Appoints National Health Equity Leader Dr. Justin M. List as Chief Medical Officer
Chicago, IL — Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ affirming federally qualified health centers, today announced the…
Howard Brown Health Announces Dr. Travis Gayles to Serve as New CEO
(Chicago, IL – February 4, 2025) Today, Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, announced…
Upcoming Events
Free HIV/STI Testing at The Brown Elephant – Andersonville
October 7 @ 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….
Art Therapy Group
October 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Creative expression can help you explore feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Through guided art activities and…
DID Support Group
October 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Find connection and understanding with others living with dissociative identity disorder. Participants can learn more about their internal systems, build…