As May, and thus Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Awareness Month ends, we are reminded of how far racial equality needs to go. Oppression of AAPI people is inextricably linked to oppression of Black Americans and other marginalized races and…
Returning is always bittersweet, but more so in the age of COVID-19. The La Villita neighborhood of my childhood memories was a vibrant, gritty place of crowded stores along 26th Street and churches full of parishioners on Sundays. Extended families…
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, now is a great time to reflect on how you are coping with COVID-19 related stress and changes. Many people feel understandably elevated levels of stress during this pandemic. Although it can be…
At Howard Brown Health, Aging Services is committed to helping LGBTQ seniors care for their mind, body, and soul. Our staff specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and disability in older adults. We also offer educational programs…
For this upcoming Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, we wanted to highlight a staff member at Howard Brown Health who is also a house mother. House mothers are integral to the ballroom and LGBTQ community, so we spoke with Ayanna…
As one of our Benefits Navigation Coordinators at Howard Brown Health, many people have frequently asked questions about benefits navigation and their insurance. Especially now, more than ever, access to healthcare and services is paramount. I’ve compiled some answers to…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. Howard Brown Health wants to recognize the difficulties that API people have faced in these past months. Many have faced overt racism and microaggressions stemming from fears and ignorance surrounding…
Fitness Instructor, Siddiqu Muhammad, has come up with four easy ways to stay healthy while social distancing. Make sure you tune into our Facebook Live, “Can’t Stop the Movement” event where Siddiqu will give move advice on how to stay…
For National Volunteer Week, we wanted to highlight one of our volunteers at Howard Brown Health, Kashane Taylor. Interviewed by Terra Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator, Kashane talks about his experiences volunteering at Howard Brown. We appreciate all of our volunteers and…
By Bea Gatchall, LCSW and In Power Program Coordinator From the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. At Howard Brown Health, we have a…
Howard Brown Health strives to take the best possible care of our community. We deeply care about all of our patients, and our staff. Below we highlight some of the ways that we’ve responded to the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus,…
The month of April is recognized in the U.S. as National Minority Health Month, and April 11 – 17 marks the third annual National Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), this week is…