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…
According to the most recent data from CDC, there are now over 14,500 confirmed cases of MPV worldwide, with over 2,500 cases in the United States. Nearly 10% of all cases in the US are in Illinois, and cases are…
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its new national monkeypox (MPV) vaccine strategy, a critical component of its broader public health response to the MPV outbreak. On May 18, the first case of MPV in the US was confirmed. As of…
Today, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. As a result, several states across the country are already poised to restrict and ban access to abortion. Healthcare is a human right, and that includes access…
On the morning of Friday, June 3, howardbrown.org was briefly compromised by hackers. The system was fully restored within 30 minutes. We are taking steps to ensure that this does not happen again. No sensitive data or protected health information…
Howard Brown Health is excited to unveil a new community mural by artist David A. Geary (he/him/they/them). At over 27 feet tall and 240 feet wide, “Pride, Community, and History” pays homage to the intersectional future and history of the…
Learn more about the current monkeypox outbreak, possible symptoms, and current treatments. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox (MPX) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. MPX is often associated with recent travel to central and western…
Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by fighting stigma around mental health and providing support for anyone needing mental health services. Statistically, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness, while 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 needs mental…
Happy Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! As we celebrate APIDA Heritage Month, the categorization and label of “Asian American” itself brings up a lot of questions. What does “Asian American” really mean, and who do you think…
Recently, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal. While this budget will likely change over the next few months, it provides a useful guide for establishing what the administration’s policy priorities are. President Biden’s budget includes $127.3 billion for the…