Getting to Zero: You Can Help End the HIV Epidemic in Illinois
Getting to Zero (GTZ) Illinois is a state-wide initiative to end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030. In 2019, 42% of new HIV cases were among Black people, and 29% percent of new cases were among Latinx people according…
Remembering Román Buenrostro
Howard Brown Health honors the legacy of Román Buenrostro, who dedicated his life and work to helping others. It was only fitting when his husband, Dan Skelton, created a peer-to-peer fundraiser to honor Roman’s memory. Dan has a $100,000 goal…
Howard Brown Health condemns recent attacks on transgender youth in Texas
On February 21, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion stating his belief that gender-affirming care for transgender youth constitutes child abuse under Texas law. Shortly thereafter, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Department of Family…
Guide to Navigating Infertility Treatment Coverage in Illinois – 2022
On January 1, 2022, there was a change in the definition of infertility in the Illinois insurance code, under the Public Act 102-0170. What is the Public Act 102-1070? Does your insurance provide coverage for infertility treatment? What insurers and…
Take action on name change legislation: You can help advance House Bill 2542 through the Senate!
The 2022 Illinois Legislative Session has begun and we need your help to pass an important piece of legislation through the Senate. House Bill 2542, also known as the Name Change Modernization Bill, is vital for advancing health equity for…
A Letter from our Board Chair
Dear Community Members: On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you to Howard Brown Health. I am honored and humbled to be the first Black non binary woman to serve as Howard Brown Health Board Chair,…
Take Action to Protect Voter Rights!
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, one crucial way that we can uphold the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is by advocating for policies that advance racial justice and health equity. Over the next few days, the U.S….
Build Back Better: Take Action to Advance Health Equity
In November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. The bill now moves to the Senate, where further adjustments may be made. Here is a summary of the major healthcare and social…
Caring for Our Caregivers
Caregivers provide support for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Howard Brown Health celebrates caregivers and encourages you to support the caregivers in your life and community. Whether it be providing direct services to children, people living with…
Important Changes to ADAP/MAP and PrEP4IL Prescription Services – December 2021
Effective December, 1, 2021, prescription services for the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Medication Assistance Program (MAP) and PrEP4IL will be transitioned from CVS Pharmacy to Walgreens Pharmacy. All PrEP4IL and ADAP/MAP prescription refills will be automatically transferred from CVS…
Howard Brown Health Stands in Solidarity with Ahmaud Arbery’s Family
On the heels of the Rittenhouse trial, Howard Brown Health feels a degree of relief for the McMichaels and Bryan verdicts for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. This outcome is just the tip of the iceberg for the healing process…
Howard Brown Grieves the Injustice of the Rittenhouse Trial
Rittenhouse Verdict Statement Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of all felonies he was charged with following his shooting of three people, two fatally, during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last year. We know that this sentence carries with it…