Howard Brown Health has expanded the scope of services offered at its neighborhood clinic in Englewood to include walk-in screening and treatment for sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The addition of sexual health services at the…
We will defend your healthcare. On Thursday, January 18, 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the formation of a new “Conscience and Religious Freedom Division” within the HHS Office for Civil Rights. As a health…
(Chicago, IL, October 11, 2017) – On November 4 and 5, the Brown Elephant will host its 5th “Best of” event, offering a curated selection of vintage and high-end clothes, shoes, and accessories from all three of its Chicago-area stores. Proceeds from…
(Chicago, IL, September 5, 2017) – Howard Brown Health today published its 2017 Epidemiology Report, which provides data and analysis of Howard Brown’s STI and HIV screening activities for 2012-2016. Highlighting trends over the five-year period, the report contains screening…
(Chicago, IL, August 16, 2017) – Howard Brown Health today announced new board leadership for 2017/2018 with Mario Treto, Jr., legal counsel for the City of Evanston, elected Chair of its Board of Directors. Joining Treto are Executive Vice Chair Bethany…
(Chicago, IL, July 28, 2017) – Howard Brown Health today published its 2017 Community Impact Report, entitled “Breaking the Stigma,” to illustrate Howard Brown’s strategic interventions designed to minimize the adverse effects of stigma on individuals’ health. The report builds…
(June 28, 2017, Chicago, IL) – On Friday, July 21, Howard Brown Health will unveil TRUE LOVE, an interactive art installation by artist Bob Faust at a community open house for its Rogers Park clinic. Open and offering full-spectrum healthcare…
(June 8, 2017 | Chicago, IL) – Recognizing the detrimental impact health reform repeal would have on the LGBT community, Howard Brown Health will participate in transgender lobby days in Washington, DC to fight for passage of the Equality Act…
Today, the U.S. House of Representative passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the bill that could repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. In response, Howard Brown Health released the following statement: “The passage of the AHCA by the…
Over the weekend, news broke that Dallas-area police shot and killed 15-year old Jordan Edwards after arriving at a house party. According to the reports, Jordan Edwards was in a car, leaving the gathering, when he was killed by gunshots…
The “Best of” event highlights the best designer and vintage clothing and accessories curated from all three Brown Elephant locations (Chicago, April 18, 2017) – Today, Howard Brown Health announced the dates for its next upcoming “Brown Elephant Best Of,”…
LGBTQ focus enhances community resources against sexual harm (Chicago, IL, April 10, 2017) – Howard Brown Health has launched an innovative Sexual Harm Response Project called in.power* to better assist survivors of sexual assault in gaining access to needed medical,…