Nonbinary Parenthood: Making It Your Own
Parent’s Day happening Sunday, July, 25, is a day to celebrate parents of any gender and the children they raise. We interviewed a parent from Howard Brown Health’s Trans & Nonbinary Pregnancy and Conception Peer Support Group about parenthood, gendered…
Are there really “nonbinary pronouns”?
This International Nonbinary People’s Day, let’s talk about nonbinary identities and pronouns. What is “nonbinary”? Nonbinary is an umbrella term, a gender identity, or a way to describe gender that is outside of the male-female gender binary. There is no…
Keeping Chicago Healthy and Feeling Fabulous
Like you, we miss the parades, the parties, and the festivals celebrating our fight to live authentic lives. Even without those events, our Pride in ourselves and the work we do is undiminished! Our staff and communities’ resilience, style, and…
Hepatitis C is Curable!
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and we have good news! If you’re living with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), also known as “hep C,” you can access simple, affordable treatment at Howard Brown Health. Let’s talk about what hepatitis is,…
Working With Dental Partners to Increase Access to Specialist Care
Howard Brown Health Dental is here for your oral health needs. For oral surgery referrals, we work with our partner clinics and offices to get you the care you need in a timely manner. Rather than have our dental patients wait…
Get to Know our Pediatric Dental Department
Howard Brown Health Dental is a safe and family-friendly place for all your oral health needs. Read our interview with one of our dentists, Dr. Daniel Au about the wonderful and colorful pediatric dental suite and the services we offer for…
Federally Qualified Health Centers and the Legacy of the Black Panther Party
This Black History Month, learn more about the history of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the historical impact of Black Americans on FQHCs, and the legacy of Black Panther Party. Institutionalized racism in this U.S. has led to the health…
Cervical Care at Howard Brown Health
Disclaimer: Howard Brown Health acknowledges diverse communities that access our services. We are currently updating our language regarding OB/GYN services (traditionally listed under “Women’s Health”) based on feedback from community, staff, and patients. Howard Brown recognizes that “Women’s Health” is…
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Impact on Peaceful Protest Around the Country
As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2021, we recall his powerful impact as an activist for racial equality. The most popular strategies used in the 1950s and first half of the 1960s were based on the…
Poised for Success: Reflections on ERA
It is with a heavy heart that after eight years at Howard Brown Health, I am stepping down from my position as Vice President of the Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy (ERA) to pursue my passion for maternal child…
Q&A with Maria Pyra, Senior Epidemiologist
“I love the brainstorming part of my job – especially talking with Howard Brown clinical staff and getting excited about a new question and how we can answer it.”Maria Pyra, MEd, MPH, PhD, Senior Epidemiologist (she/her/hers) The Center for Education, Research, and…
It all started with $1
On September 10, 2020, Howard Brown Health and Broadway Youth Center (BYC) celebrated the construction of a new five-story permanent location for BYC at 1053 W. Irving Park Rd.Robert Garofalo, MD, one of BYC’s co-founders, delivered remarks sharing the history…