Let’s Talk About Sexual Health Awareness
This month we’re talking about sexual health and you. How you can get to know your body and get to know yourself. September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. According to the American Sexual Health Association, sexual health must go beyond…
Healthcare Advances under New Administration
Today, Governor Pritzker helped bring the State of Illinois up to speed in LGBTQ healthcare policy by beginning the process of removing and revising rules related to Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries. Barriers to healthcare access for trans and gender…
Let’s Talk About Bi+Health and Identity: A Community Conversation
Aisha N. Davis, Manager of Policy & Advocacy; Kelly Rice, Program Manager, Intensive Community Care Services; Andie Baker, VP of the Center for Education, Research, & Advocacy We are closing out Bi+ Health Month with a conversation about bi+ identity…
Let’s Talk About Bi+ Health
This month, Howard Brown Health is highlighting the “B” in LGBTQ and recognizing Bisexual Health Month. As with every other part of our community, we honor the countless contributions and support of all of our bi+ community members and patients. If you are wondering what bi+ means, it is inclusive of bisexual and also other people who are attracted to more than one gender identity, like non-binary people. Bi+ includes other fluid sexual orientations like pansexual and queer. Here at Howard Brown, we recognize that bi+ people face biphobia from both straight and queer spaces, including assumptions and stereotypes about bi+ people. In an effort to combat these harmful presumptions, here are five common misconceptions about bi+ people – and why you should avoid them.
Connecting the Dots with Care: 2019 Howard Brown Health Annual Meeting Remarks
Our annual meeting is a chance for us to reflect on Howard Brown Health’s mission and purpose, celebrate our recent efforts, and recommit to health equity, social justice, and LGBTQ liberation. As a safety-net provider and queer organization, Howard Brown…
Happy International Women’s Day from Howard Brown Health!
Amy Nicole Miller, Manager of Women’s Health Services & Aisha N. Davis, Manager of Policy & Advocacy Today is International Women’s Day – a day where we take the time to celebrate women, their achievements, their contributions, and their unique…
Let’s Talk About
In 2019, Howard Brown Health will begin fostering dialog about issues that affect your health, life, and well-being. We believe that real talk has real impact. When we have honest conversations about healthcare, race, privilege, sex, and gender, we are…
From National to Local: Prioritizing Getting to Zero
By Aisha Davis, Manager of Policy & Advocacy On February 2, Politico reported that the upcoming State of the Union address will include a new pledge from the President – a promise to reduce HIV transmissions by 2030. However, last…
What’s the Haps on Paps?
Many of us get pap smears (paps) as part of a general healthcare routine, but sometimes we don’t always understand why the test is an essential part of our bodies’ care. Paps are used to screen for cervical cancer. Anyone…
How to Continue Fighting for Trans Rights and Support TGNC and Intersex Folks
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…
Transgender People’s Existence Is Not up for Debate
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 Stands with All Immigrants
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…