On February 22, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3653 into law, bringing about historic and critically needed reforms to the criminal justice system in Illinois. This bill, authored by the Legislative Black Caucus and passed by the Illinois General…
Howard Brown Health and a group of leading LGBTQI advocates and health organizations from across the country have published a report identifying opportunities for immediate action by the Biden-Harris Administration to improve health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,…
Howard Brown Health Dental is a safe and family-friendly place for all your oral health needs. Read our interview with one of our dentists, Dr. Daniel Au about the wonderful and colorful pediatric dental suite and the services we offer for…
This Black History Month, learn more about the history of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the historical impact of Black Americans on FQHCs, and the legacy of Black Panther Party. Institutionalized racism in this U.S. has led to the health…
As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, access to healthcare has never been more critical. This morning, President Biden signed Executive Orders (EO) that will help people access life-saving healthcare services and health insurance coverage. Reopening Affordable Care Act…
Disclaimer: Howard Brown Health acknowledges diverse communities that access our services. We are currently updating our language regarding OB/GYN services (traditionally listed under “Women’s Health”) based on feedback from community, staff, and patients. Howard Brown recognizes that “Women’s Health” is…
As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2021, we recall his powerful impact as an activist for racial equality. The most popular strategies used in the 1950s and first half of the 1960s were based on the…
Taxpayer money should not be used to fund discriminatory programs. Amidst the chaos, unrest, and violence of the final days of the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule that allows federally…
The last two weeks’ events have been recognizably troubling, possibly causing mental distress and fatigue for many of us, our families, and the communities we serve: We mourn Courtney Eshay Key and Tyianna Alexander, two vibrant Black trans women in…
Howard Brown Health mourns the loss of two vibrant trans women whose lives were cut short by an unceasing wave of transphobic violence. Courtney Eshay Key and Tyianna Alexander died tragically from violence in the past two weeks. As pivotal…
It is with a heavy heart that after eight years at Howard Brown Health, I am stepping down from my position as Vice President of the Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy (ERA) to pursue my passion for maternal child…
If you are having difficulty finding employment, Howard Brown Health and Chicago House work together to provide employment assistance to our communities. We can provide help polishing your resume, preparing for an interview, finding job leads, getting transportation assistance, and…