Midterm elections have an incredible impact on our day-to-day life, but voter turnout for Midterms often lags behind Presidential elections. Even for voters who do vote in Midterm elections, much of the attention is focused on national races. It’s critical…
Breast/chest cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer in the U.S. with an expected 290,560 new cases in 2022. While there is limited data on overall rates of breast/chest cancer screenings, diagnosis, and health outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals, a growing…
When it comes to advancing equitable and affordable healthcare for all, the idea of judges and court systems does not always immediately come to mind. However, the judicial system can have a profound impact on civil rights and access to…
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….
Today, a U.S. District judge in Texas ruled that the ACA’s mandate requiring health insurance companies to cover PrEP violates the plaintiff’s religious rights. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a vital tool in the fight against HIV. We cannot get…
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…
All people should be able to take part in school sports without discrimination. Youth who participate in sports develop self-esteem, goal setting, and leadership skills. Sports opportunities also foster a greater sense of community, which is particularly beneficial to transgender…
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…
We stand with the communities and loved ones mourning the tragic loss of three individuals in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred outside the Jeffery Pub over the weekend. The Jeffery Pub is known as a safe space for LGBTQ+…
All people who need medical care should be able to see their doctor without worrying about being mistreated, bullied, or denied care—and you can take action now to help ensure that that happens! The Biden Administration recently released a proposed…
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…
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…