Howard Brown Health Breaks Ground at New North Side Clinic
The custom-built clinic, scheduled to open in 2023, will be a replacement site for its clinic along the Northalsted Strip (March 25, 2022 – Chicago, IL) – Today, Howard Brown Health held a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of…
Howard Brown Health Announces Josh Hoen as New Vice President of External Relations
Hoen Arrives at Howard Brown After 14 Years at Teach for America (February 24, 2022 – Chicago, IL) – Today, Howard Brown Health announced Josh Hoen (he/him) as its new Vice President of External Relations, overseeing the Development and Communications…
Illinois Nurses Association Launches Campaign for Agency-Wide Unionization at Howard Brown Health
(Chicago, IL – February 23, 2022)—The Illinois Nurses Association (INA) announced a campaign to form a new bargaining unit for all non-management positions at Howard Brown Health. INA currently represents Howard Brown nurses. INA is now trying to gather union…
Howard Brown Health Announces Martin J. Gorbien as Director of Geriatric Medicine
The new position aims to address the care needs of older adults. (Chicago, 19, January, 2022) – Howard Brown Health announced today the appointment of Martin J. Gorbien, MD, MHL, FACP, AGSF as director of geriatric medicine. He brings to…
Howard Brown Health Unveils New Broadway Youth Center
The custom built, five-story permanent home now open to young people (October 14, 2021 – Chicago, IL) – Today, Howard Brown Health unveiled the new permanent home for Broadway Youth Center, its program for LGBTQ people ages 12-24 and young…
Howard Brown Health to Receive $1 Million from Colonel Jennifer Pritzker’s TAWANI Foundation
Commitment Includes $500,000 Challenge Grant for Expanded Medical Services on Northalsted (September 24, 2021 – Chicago, IL) Howard Brown Health has received a commitment of $1 million from TAWANI Foundation, including a pledge of $500,000 and a challenge grant of…
Remembering George and Juanita Shapen
(Chicago, Ill., September 9, 2021) – Howard Brown Health is saddened to learn of the passing of George Shapen on September 7, 2021, less than a year following the passing of his wife, Juanita Shapen. George and Juanita will be…
Howard Brown Health Calls on Chicago Pride Parade, Market Days Event Producers to Implement Strict COVID-19 Safety Procedures
The Health Center Emphasizes a Renewed Focus on Safety Measures and Precautions Ahead of Major Summer LGBTQ Events (Chicago, IL, July 28, 2021) – Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ healthcare organization, is imploring local businesses and public event…
Howard Brown Health and Pride Action Tank Release LGBTQ South Side Needs Assessment
The Complete Report Concludes Phase One in the Development of an LGBTQ Community Center on Chicago’s South Side (Chicago, IL, July 8, 2021) – Today, Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), released the results of…
Howard Brown Health Announces First Fellowship Class of Future Public Leaders Program
The Gregory Shapen Public Health Fellowship Endowment Fund Is Supporting Six LGBTQ undergraduates in 2021 with Professional Development in Community Health (Chicago, Ill., June 2021) – Howard Brown Health is honored to announce the first six fellows to receive paid…
MeridianHealth of Illinois and Howard Brown Health to Offer 1,000 Vaccines and Distribute PPE During Event to Protect Englewood Residents Against COVID-19
Walk-up event to focus on vaccinating underserved population on the South Side of Chicago. CHICAGO (May 13, 2021) – On Saturday, May 15, MeridianHealth of Illinois and Howard Brown Health will host a free vaccination event with the goal of…
Howard Brown Health and Partners Release First Research Findings for Trans and Nonbinary Health
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) –…