Successfully Breaking the Breast Binary Regardless of Your Gender Identity
It’s October! It’s that time of the year when pink ribbons reign supreme, the Cubs and the Socks wind down, and breast cancer advocacy winds up. This year, we’re going beyond the binary because, “breast cancer?” I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean! No, it’s time to talk about “chest cancer.”
Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Bruce
As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak the volunteer that has the most logged hours working with Howard Brown: Bruce P. Bruce has been volunteering with us since the mid-90s and has…
Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Jerry, Lex, and Potter
As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak with three of our most active volunteers: Jerry, Lex, and Potter. Check out our conversations with them below! If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer…
Celebrating Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week
Dear Friends, I am elated to celebrate our volunteers for this year’s Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week (Celebrated Annually in April). As an organization founded by 4 volunteers, we are grateful for everyone who continues to support our…
Transgender Day of Visibility: Debunking Transphobic Myths
Transgender Day of Visibility takes place each year on March 31st to celebrate transgender and non-binary (TNB) people and to take action against discrimination and transphobia. This year, it is more important than ever to use your voice and stand…
Howard Brown Health Labor Relations Updates
Check this blog post for ongoing updates from Howard Brown Health
Howard Brown Health Puts Patients and Staff First in Response to a Financial Challenge
Howard Brown Health is being thoughtful and collaborative with our stakeholders as we work to close a $12 million (5.3%) fiscal-year gap in revenue. In all cases where changes may impact union members, we will bargain with the union first…
340B is Under Attack
The 340B program, a critical lifeline for the nation’s public health safety net, is under attack Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), like Howard Brown, serve as an essential safety-net provider of primary care, behavioral health, dental, social, and wraparound services….
Get Ready to Vote: Rights to Accommodations
Whose Seats? Your Seats! The Midterm Elections are coming up fast, on November 8, 2022! As we begin to prepare for the upcoming election, there are millions of Americans who face extra barriers to voting. There are many factors that…
MyChart: su nueva experiencia en el portal del paciente
Howard Brown Health comenzará a utilizar un nuevo sistema de registro médico electrónico (EHR, por sus siglas en inglés) el martes 20 de septiembre. Para garantizar que el nuevo sistema pueda satisfacer sus necesidades de inmediato, cerraremos nuestras clínicas el…
Proud to Sweat (or Not!) for LGBTQ+ Health
It might be hot outside right now, but soon enough the air will be brisk, the leaves will be changing color, and we’ll be gearing up for everyone’s favorite October event: Halloween AIDS Run & Walk Chicago on Sunday, October 2! I’m…
MyChart: Your New Patient Portal Experience
Información en Español Howard Brown Health will begin using a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system on Tuesday, September 20. In order to ensure the new system is able to immediately meet your needs, we will be closing our clinics…