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…
Commissioner Bridget Gainer hosts round-table discussion addressing the unique healthcare concerns for the LGBTQ Community Chicago, Ill. – On October 11, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer will be joined in her district by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for a…
(Chicago, IL, September 23, 2019) – Howard Brown Health has partnered with popular Boystown bars to bring nonstop entertainment to this year’s Big Orange Ball on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the historic Park West. Sidetrack, the North End, the…
(Chicago, IL, September 3, 2019) – The Howard Brown Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce members of its 2019-2020 Board officers, Executive Committee members, and newly elected Board members. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Howard Brown maintains a governing Board…
(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…