Black Maternal Health Week 2020
The month of April is recognized in the U.S. as National Minority Health Month, and April 11 – 17 marks the third annual National Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), this week is…
Not feeling well? Q&A with a Howard Brown Health Provider to answer your questions
Do you have questions about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19? Are you concerned you might have symptoms? Howard Brown Health is here to answer some of your questions and concerns. We’ve asked Abbey Baus, PA-C, AAHIVS, Assistant Site Medical Director…
Managing Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Response
The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus is currently spreading from person to person in the United States, including Chicago. Many people are understandably experiencing increased stress and…
Sex & COVID-19: Get the Facts
We are encouraging everyone to physically distance themselves from others and minimize contact with others outside your home to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We also recognize the importance of sex for many people and that some may continue…
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. This March, let’s celebrate women throughout history and the accomplishments they make every day. It’s important to recognize the imbalance and exclusion of women from the cultural conversation. Women’s health in particular matters because all…
Black Chicago Heroes from our Howard Brown Health Staff
For Black History Month, we asked Howard Brown Health staff “Who are your Black Chicago Heroes?” Throughout this month, there will be many Black Chicagoans celebrated and recognized, who inspire us every day. Who inspires you? Tiera Green writes about…
Believing in Our Vision, Investing in Our Future
Guided by patient and client needs, Howard Brown Health today announced three expansion initiatives aimed at increasing our ability to provide affirming, nonjudgmental, and culturally competent health and wellness services across the City of Chicago. A project aimed at increasing…
Cervical Health and You
by Amy Nicole Miller, Manager of Women’s Health Services January is cervical health awareness month. This time each year we are reminded of the importance to take charge of our health by understanding more about HPV, the primary cause of cervical…
Patient Services Representatives: Your Community Health Resource
By Nathaniel De La Cruz Who are Patient Services Representatives (PSRs)? We are the people who greet Howard Brown Health patients and clients at the door, who assist with check-in, insurance, and scheduling, and lay the foundation of care for…
#TransAwarenessMonth
November is Transgender Awareness Month. This month is about the recognition of and education around transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary identities. Here are some basic definitions that are important when discussing trans health: To be transgender is to identify with…
Undetectable = Untransmittable: What does it all mean?
What treatment as prevention means for people living with HIV and their partners With celebrities talking about “U=U” we ask ourselves – What does it mean? “U=U” is an easy way to remember that undetectable is untransmittable. That means if…
The Supreme Court, Title VII, and Why Howard Brown Is Watching
This morning, Howard Brown Health and our community are watching what is happening in Washington, DC. Today, October 8, 2019, is the day when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is considering three cases: Altitude Express Inc. v….