Dear Community Members: On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you to Howard Brown Health. I am honored and humbled to be the first Black non binary woman to serve as Howard Brown Health Board Chair,…
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, one crucial way that we can uphold the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is by advocating for policies that advance racial justice and health equity. Over the next few days, the U.S….
In November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. The bill now moves to the Senate, where further adjustments may be made. Here is a summary of the major healthcare and social…
Caregivers provide support for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Howard Brown Health celebrates caregivers and encourages you to support the caregivers in your life and community. Whether it be providing direct services to children, people living with…
Effective December, 1, 2021, prescription services for the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Medication Assistance Program (MAP) and PrEP4IL will be transitioned from CVS Pharmacy to Walgreens Pharmacy. All PrEP4IL and ADAP/MAP prescription refills will be automatically transferred from CVS…
On the heels of the Rittenhouse trial, Howard Brown Health feels a degree of relief for the McMichaels and Bryan verdicts for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. This outcome is just the tip of the iceberg for the healing process…
Rittenhouse Verdict Statement Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of all felonies he was charged with following his shooting of three people, two fatally, during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last year. We know that this sentence carries with it…
Updates on Medical Forensic Exams, Religious Exemptions for COVID Safety, and Abortion Access in Illinois Last week, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up a very busy Veto Session where a number of key legislative measures were passed, including SB 336….
Setting health policy priorities to advocate for intersex health equity Each year Intersex Awareness Day is celebrated in recognition of the first ever public demonstration of intersex advocates that took place on October 26, 1996. Intersex Awareness Day raises awareness…
Last week was a very busy week on Capitol Hill as members of Congress raced the clock to address four critical and time-sensitive issues: Government Shutdown: Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown by passing stopgap funding legislation just ahead…
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing the rights of LGBTQ people, President Biden signed the Executive Order (EO), Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation on his first day in office….
In March 2020, the Chicago Department of Public Health awarded a two year grant to support the city of Chicago’s COVID-19 contact tracing response and data collection initiatives. As a part of Howard Brown Health’s Center for Education, Research and…