Our COVID-19 services have recently experienced a surge in demand. If you are concerned about COVID-19 and would like more information about what Howard Brown Health offers, please read the below FAQ and call us at 773.388.1600 if you have…
The Vernita Gray Council (VGC), an auxiliary board of Howard Brown Health, is hosting its first donation drive, seeking items for Broadway Youth Center. BYC provides basic needs assistance, healthcare, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services to all…
The 2020 election has weighed heavily on many of us. No matter what the outcome, it’s important to take care of yourself, recharge, and reconnect. Whether you need to feel active or need to rest, here are some ways to…
The election this year has been unique in many ways, and we may have to be a bit more patient waiting for final results. Many of us are accustomed to news outlets announcing winners the night of the election, but…
On October 26, 1996, a group of intersex activists organized a public demonstration to share their stories and raise awareness about intersex rights issues outside the conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Boston. This was the first ever…
For this year’s election, we’ve interviewed Marissa Miller, a first time voter, to get her insight on what it’s like to cast her first-ever vote during a pandemic. What made you decide to vote in this election compared to other…
We’re so excited for the 2020 AIDS Run & Walk on October 5. This year’s team is full of motivated runners! Meet our Howard Brown Staff Dream Team MVPs below. Katie Metos – The Go-Getter “Besides a need for speed,…
“I love the brainstorming part of my job – especially talking with Howard Brown clinical staff and getting excited about a new question and how we can answer it.”Maria Pyra, MEd, MPH, PhD, Senior Epidemiologist (she/her/hers) The Center for Education, Research, and…
On September 10, 2020, Howard Brown Health and Broadway Youth Center (BYC) celebrated the construction of a new five-story permanent location for BYC at 1053 W. Irving Park Rd.Robert Garofalo, MD, one of BYC’s co-founders, delivered remarks sharing the history…
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. Sexual health is important part of your overall physical health and well-being. PrEP is a once a day pill that can be taken to reduce risk of contracting HIV. (You can learn more about…
Let’s deliver the vote, Chicago! This year’s general election is going to be a little different due to COVID-19 and social distancing. Thankfully, there are many ways to practice your civic duty while still keeping you and your community safe….
This post is part of our Health Centered Digital Edition for Fall 2020. Read the other entries in the series here. Greg Shapen was a Howard Brown Health employee who died of AIDS-related complications 30 years ago. His parents, George and…