What treatment as prevention means for people living with HIV and their partners With celebrities talking about “U=U” we ask ourselves – What does it mean? “U=U” is an easy way to remember that undetectable is untransmittable. That means if…
This month we’re talking about breast cancer. This is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is very significant to us here at Howard Brown Health. It’s important for people of all genders to take care oneself and their…
This morning, Howard Brown Health and our community are watching what is happening in Washington, DC. Today, October 8, 2019, is the day when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is considering three cases: Altitude Express Inc. v….
Are you ready for a frighteningly good time? This year’s Big Orange Ball will have everything, including DJ Megan Taylor! We’ve asked her to put together a spooky playlist for us. 🎃 Check out DJ Megan Taylor’s Halloween Playlist! She…
By David Ernesto Munar, President & CEO, Howard Brown Health As Howard Brown Health has expanded its care network to include three clinic locations on the Southside, our patients and staff have dreamed of a new southside facility to house…
I don’t know how to say good-bye to a legend like Michael Bauer. He was an activist, role model, friend, convener, master strategist, and change-maker. Gregarious, funny, and a bundle of energy, Michael spoke his mind and showed such care and…
This month we’re talking about sexual health and you. How you can get to know your body and get to know yourself. September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. According to the American Sexual Health Association, sexual health must go beyond…
This Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a final rule entitled “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” – the latest in a barrage of policy and regulatory shifts that endanger access to care for millions of people living in…
Today, Governor Pritzker helped bring the State of Illinois up to speed in LGBTQ healthcare policy by beginning the process of removing and revising rules related to Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries. Barriers to healthcare access for trans and gender…
Yesterday, Chicago history was made as Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor. As the first Black woman elected to lead Chicago, and the first openly queer person to campaign for mayor, Lightfoot had already written a few new lines in Chicago’s…
Aisha N. Davis, Manager of Policy & Advocacy; Kelly Rice, Program Manager, Intensive Community Care Services; Andie Baker, VP of the Center for Education, Research, & Advocacy We are closing out Bi+ Health Month with a conversation about bi+ identity…
Aisha N. Davis, Esq., Manager of Policy & Advocacy On Tuesday, Chicagoans will return to the polls to cast votes for the mayoral runoff election. This notable day will also select aldermen for 15 wards. For many reasons, this election…