Howard Brown Health to Help Launch National Research Advisory Network for Trans and Gender Nonconforming Health
“Four Corners” is an innovative project that will produce unique and essential data for transgender health (Chicago, IL, February 4, 2019) – Today, Howard Brown Health announced its participation in an innovative community-led research advisory network that will support the…
Howard Brown Health Voluntarily Recognizes Nurses Union
(Chicago, IL, September 28, 2018) – Today, as part of its ongoing commitment to a fair and just workplace, Howard Brown Health agreed to voluntarily recognize a requested nurses’ union. Adding comment to the announcement, David Ernesto Munar, President and…
Howard Brown Health Presents “Let’s Talk About PrEP”
(Chicago, IL – July 27, 2018) – Today, Howard Brown Health unveiled a new song and music video, “Let’s Talk About PrEP,” to continue raising the visibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the fight against HIV. Performed by Chicago-based rapper…
Howard Brown Health Denounces Latest Attack on Trans Identity and Health
(March 28, 2018, Chicago, IL) – Last week, the Trump Administration released a policy attempting to disqualify—and effectively ban—transgender people from serving openly in the military. This damaging measure has been opposed by national security leaders, service member organizations, military officials,…
Howard Brown Health Warns Against “Short-Term” Healthcare Plans Likely to Short-Change Consumers
Trump Administration Officials Advance Misleading Short-Term Plans as Latest Attempt to Undermine the Affordable Care Act (February 27, 2018, Chicago, IL) – This week, the Trump Administration proposed new healthcare regulations making it easier for insurance companies to deny patients…
Howard Brown Health Expands Sexual Health Services at its 63rd Street Location
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…
Howard Brown Health Denounces Government Sanctioned Discrimination Veiled as Religious Freedom
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…
Howard Brown Health Underscores Significant Role in Chicago Public Health with 2017 Epidemiology Report
(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…
Howard Brown Health to Unveil TRUE LOVE Artwork at Rogers Park Community Open House
(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…
Howard Brown Health Heads to Washington, DC in support of the Equality Act
(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…
Statement on the House AHCA Vote
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…
Statement on the Death of Jordan Edwards
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…