Forget what you thought about OBGYN healthcare; a trans man’s life may depend on it. A visit to your local OBGYN isn’t just for cisgender women.
They may be farther down the ballot, but school board elections are some of the most important decisions we make as voters. School boards are responsible for a wide range of academic, legal, and financial issues impacting our students’ quality…
Historically, the fields of medicine and dentistry evolved very separately. So it wasn’t like dentistry developed as a subspecialty of medicine. As a result, I think that dentists and physicians just concentrated on just our own individual professions. I think…
You read that right, “From Couple to Throuple.” Peacock’s new show presents us with four couples that have decided they want to add a third and make their couple a “throuple” and follows them over the course of several weeks…
A conversation with Howard Brown Health Board Member B. Pagels-Minor: entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for change. As the Howard Brown Health Board of Directors begins the search for a new class of board members, we spoke with B. Pagels-Minor…
CRACKING THE CODE: ANAL HEALTH 101 Today is World Cancer Day, and in observance of that we wanted to take a minute to educate you on one type of cancer that doesn’t get enough attention: anal cancer. Yup, butts. We’re…
Taken from the podcast episode “Episode 55 – Healthcare From Home! Using Telehealth to Care For Our Most Vulnerable With Dr. Sam Lin” from Charting Queer Health. Listen here! Early in my career as a healthcare provider I took a…
Taken from the Charting Queer Health Episode “Getting A Handle on Alcohol.” Listen to the full interview here. Whether you’re regretting that last champagne toast from New Years or you’ve been on a sober journey, alcohol has soaked into our…
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s crucial to reflect on the narratives surrounding this holiday and recognize the importance of being culturally respectful and historically correct in our celebrations. By acknowledging the historical context and the perspectives of Indigenous peoples, we can foster a more inclusive and respectful atmosphere during this season.
When we say “intersex”, what do you think of? As Intersex Solidarity Day wrapped up yesterday, we wanted to give you a primer on intersex individuals and how you can best support them and educate yourself. Additionally, As healthcare providers,…
It’s October! It’s that time of the year when pink ribbons reign supreme, the Cubs and the Socks wind down, and breast cancer advocacy winds up. This year, we’re going beyond the binary because, “breast cancer?” I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean! No, it’s time to talk about “chest cancer.”
This month, Howard Brown Health is highlighting the “B” in LGBTQ and recognizing Bisexual Health Month. As with every other part of our community, we honor the countless contributions and support of all of our bi+ community members and patients. If you are wondering what bi+ means, it is inclusive of bisexual and also other people who are attracted to more than one gender identity, like non-binary people. Bi+ includes other fluid sexual orientations like pansexual and queer. Here at Howard Brown, we recognize that bi+ people face biphobia from both straight and queer spaces, including assumptions and stereotypes about bi+ people. In an effort to combat these harmful presumptions, here are five common misconceptions about bi+ people – and why you should avoid them.