November 27 is Giving Tuesday, an international day for supporting the work of non-profits. This year we kicked things up a notch by putting a bow on affirming healthcare! To celebrate in bow-tastic fashion, we sat down with Kaitlin Stewart, a.k.a….
Many LGBTQ people breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the results of the U.S. midterm elections with more sympathetic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and 157 LGBTQ people elected into positions at all levels of government. It…
Earlier this week, the New York Times article reported on a leaked memo indicating that the Trump Administration is strongly considering redefining gender as either male or female, reflecting the sex listed on someone’s original birth certificate. This insidious and…
Howard Brown Health welcomes all communities and individuals who seek an affirming space and quality, holistic healthcare. We serve everyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, HIV status, age, disability, religion, immigration status,insurance coverage, income level, or…
Content Note: The following is a discussion of sexual violence against LGBTQ people in regards to the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. Last week, Brett Kavanaugh, the current proposed Supreme Court nominee, underwent questioning as part of the nomination…
Growing up in Chicago, my identity never made sense. Ukrainian Village used to have a large Latino and Hispanic population, many who were new immigrants in need of help to start their lives here in Chicago. My father wanted to…
Every year Chicago’s Market Days gathers thousands of folks from across the city for a weekend of live performances, tasty treats, and music. This year was no exception. The festival, which was founded in 1980, drew over 200,000 people in its…
Yesterday evening, local outlets reported tragic news: friend and community member Dejanay Stanton was killed on Chicago’s south side. She was discovered near 40th Street and King Drive at 12:30 p.m., after persons nearby said that they had heard gunshots….
National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers. Community health centers reach almost 27 million patients annually. This year, Howard Brown served nearly 35,000 patients…
Howard Brown Health’s Same Day Start program officially launched on January 1, 2018, and since then we have been astounded at the success patients have achieved. Same Day Start is an innovative model of care for people newly diagnosed with…
Spanish-speaking LGBTQ folks now have a place to gather and enjoy community in Chicago. Nexos aims to create a welcoming, confidential space for the Latinx LGBTQ community. This group is open to people of any HIV status and any gender…
Getting an STI can be part of the health landscape for sexually active people, and knowing what STIs look and feel like is an important part of sexual health and healthy sex. For the Zero Feet Away sexual health campaign,…