Howard Brown Health News
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…
Understanding U.S. v. Skrmetti: The Future of Gender Affirming Care for Minors
What is the Skrmetti Case? The Skrmetti case, officially United States v. Skrmetti, is a legal challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court…
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
August 19 @ 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….
Free HIV/STI Testing at Evanston Public Library
August 25 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free, confidential sexual health screening. We test for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. No insurance or payment required, walk-ins welcome….
Free HIV/STI Testing at The Brown Elephant – Andersonville
August 26 @ 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….