Today, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. As a result, several states across the country are already poised to restrict and ban access to abortion. Healthcare is a human right, and that includes access…
On the morning of Friday, June 3, howardbrown.org was briefly compromised by hackers. The system was fully restored within 30 minutes. We are taking steps to ensure that this does not happen again. No sensitive data or protected health information…
Howard Brown Health is excited to unveil a new community mural by artist David A. Geary (he/him/they/them). At over 27 feet tall and 240 feet wide, “Pride, Community, and History” pays homage to the intersectional future and history of the…
Learn more about the current monkeypox outbreak, possible symptoms, and current treatments. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox (MPX) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. MPX is often associated with recent travel to central and western…
Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by fighting stigma around mental health and providing support for anyone needing mental health services. Statistically, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness, while 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 needs mental…
Happy Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! As we celebrate APIDA Heritage Month, the categorization and label of “Asian American” itself brings up a lot of questions. What does “Asian American” really mean, and who do you think…
Recently, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal. While this budget will likely change over the next few months, it provides a useful guide for establishing what the administration’s policy priorities are. President Biden’s budget includes $127.3 billion for the…
Construction of the new Howard Brown Health Halsted location has been progressing swiftly. We are thrilled to be moving to the next stages in this important community health anchor. To facilitate material handling in the next construction phases, a tower…
Last month, from April 11 to 17, marked the third annual Black Maternal Health Week. This week was officially recognized by the White House in the spring of 2021, after lots of advocacy and action from Black parents, Black reproductive…
As spring approaches, we are moving into another election cycle—this time for the 2022 midterm elections! Midterm elections allow voters to make decisions on a variety of important federal, state, and local issues and ballot initiatives. Midterm elections happen during…
The 2022 Spring Legislative Session of the Illinois General Assembly ended this past weekend. This year, session was shortened by nearly two months, but even so, a number of impactful bills for advancing health equity were passed! LGBTQ+ Aging Commission:…
Happy Black Maternal Health Week! The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) founded this awareness week in 2017, and last year the White House officially dedicated the second full week of April to Black maternal health. It an opportunity to engage…