The report is the first collection of data on transgender and nonbinary health research priorities from the Four Corners Network; findings can make future research projects more relevant, ethical, and beneficial to TNB individuals. (Chicago, IL, February 24, 2021) –…
Focus on South and West Side Communities in Push for Health Equity (Chicago, February 9, 2021) – On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Howard Brown Health will host a citywide vaccination blitz at five community partner locations with the goal of…
The new location is Howard Brown’s Ninth COVID-19 Walk-up Screening Site (Chicago, IL, February 2, 2021) – Today, Howard Brown Health and the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) have announced a partnership to provide no-cost COVID-19 testing in Pilsen….
The agreement will enhance service delivery in Chicago and nearby suburbs (Cook County, IL, December 2, 2020) – Howard Brown Health, one of Chicago’s leading providers of HIV-related medical care and Open Door Health Center of Illinois, a suburban counterpart…
(November 17, 2020, Chicago, IL) – Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the decision to move the entire state into Tier 3 mitigation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Howard Brown Health commends this decision and urges all Illinois residents to comply…
Dr. Creticos’ new role coincides with 25 years of service at Howard Brown (Chicago, IL, October 12, 2020) – This month, Howard Brown Heath is thrilled to announce that Dr. Cathy Creticos has accepted the new full-time role of Medical…
The Gregory Shapen Public Health Fellowship Endowment Fund will support LGBTQ undergraduates with professional development in community health (Chicago, IL, June 23, 2020) – Howard Brown Health is honored to announce a $1 million gift from George and Juanita Shapen…
(Chicago, June 5, 2020) – Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB0557, an amendment to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA) that expands access to medical forensic exams and evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault. The amendment allows…
(Chicago, IL, April 28, 2020) – Howard Brown Health and TaskForce Prevention & Community Services (TaskForce) today announced a collaboration to provide expanded medical services in Chicago’s Austin community, offering free, confidential risk assessments for COVID-19 disease. The initiative is…
(Chicago, IL, April 16, 2020) – Howard Brown Health and Project Vida today announced a partnership to provide expanded medical services in Chicago’s Little Village community, offering free, confidential risk assessments for COVID-19 disease. The partnership will strive to meet…
Initiatives include site relocations, community needs assessments, and phased construction over the next several years CHICAGO, Ill. (2/14/2020) Today, Howard Brown Health announced a multi-year expansion plan to better serve its current and future patients. As Chicago’s premier LGBTQ nonprofit…
Group Lauds Governor Pritzker for Historic Step (Chicago, IL, January 3, 2020) – Today, advocates from across Illinois celebrate the final rule that regulates Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery. The final rule prioritizes the patient and provider relationship, allowing Medicaid…