Howard Brown Health Welcomes Michelle DallaPiazza, MD As Medical Director of TGNB Care
(November 13, 2024 – Chicago, IL) – Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ+ health center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle DallaPiazza, MD as the organization’s new Medical Director of TGNB Care. Dr. DallaPiazza brings years of specialized experience in medical leadership, gender-affirming care, education, and clinical care, significantly strengthening Howard Brown’s mission to provide high-quality, inclusive healthcare services for the transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse (TGNB) community.
“I’m thrilled to join Howard Brown Health in serving the TGNB community,” said Dr. DallaPiazza, incoming Medical Director of TGNB Care at Howard Brown. “Providing holistic and compassionate healthcare has always been my passion, and I look forward to advancing Howard Brown’s legacy of inclusive and affirming healthcare.”
In her new role at Howard Brown, Dr. DallaPiazza will lead the development and execution of TGNB-specific health programs, with a focus on wellness, perisurgical, and routine integrative services to meet the unique needs of TGNB patients. Her leadership will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of care and ensuring that Howard Brown’s services are accessible and responsive to the evolving needs of the TGNB community.
“Dr. DallaPiazza’s commitment to gender-affirming, patient-centered care makes her an exceptional addition to our team,” said Robin Gay, DMD, Interim President and CEO of Howard Brown Health. “Her expertise will be instrumental in guiding our TGNB care program to new heights, ensuring that our services are accessible, integrated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.”
Prior to joining Howard Brown Health, Dr. DallaPiazza served as the medical director of the Infectious Diseases Practice at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. There, she launched a pioneering gender-affirming clinical care program that integrated hormone treatment with primary care, HIV prevention, and HIV care, setting a new standard for holistic and inclusive healthcare.
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Rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, Howard Brown Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice as an agent of change for individual wellbeing and community empowerment. Howard Brown envisions a future where healthcare and transformative social policies actualize human rights and equity for all. Howard Brown offers primary care, behavioral health, and social services at 10 clinics across the city, regardless of ability to pay.
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