(Chicago, April 5, 2019) – Today, Governor Pritzker announced new rules providing Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, granting access to life-saving medical care for trans and gender non-conforming people in Illinois. Prior to the rule change, Illinois was one of…
“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…
(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…
(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…
(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,…
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 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…