In the midst of profound loss, two women found solace and love in an unexpected place—an online bereavement group hosted by Fenway Health’s LGBTQIA+ Aging
LGBTQIA+ Health and Well Being Please join Fenway Health and The Fenway Institute to celebrate the work of our most recent fellows, researchers and physicians.
BOSTON, MARCH 4, 2024—A new policy brief published today by Fenway Health and MPact Global Action finds that gay, bisexual, and men who have sex
February is Black History Month. This year we are focusing on the remarkable contributions of African American artists – poets, writers, visual artists, and dancers
A new perspective published in The New England Journal of Medicine addresses the battle against false information affecting LGBTQIA+ health education in the United States.
Fenway Health’s first Strides for Action 5K walk and fun run takes place on Sunday, October 1 at DCR’s Carson Beach in South Boston. Strides
Fenway Health announced today that its annual fundraiser, AIDS Walk Boston, has been renamed Strides for Action, reflecting a broadened focus that recognizes and supports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published Get Healthy and Ready for Summer 2023, a new health resource guide for the LGBTQIA+
On May 20, New England’s LGBTQIA+ community will enjoy a can’t-miss evening of fashion and fine dining at the Omni Boston Seaport at Fenway Health’s
We, at the Violence Recovery Program at Fenway Health, want to stand in solidarity with the Fall River Pride Committee and the Greater Fall River
BOSTON, November 29, 2022—A paper published in LGBT Health reports on the impact of a four-week elective course at Harvard Medical School that prepares students
Just before midnight this past Saturday, a gunman entered Club Q, a beloved LGBTQIA+ club in Colorado Springs, and immediately began shooting. In the span of
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness about the impact of breast cancer, show support for those affected by the
Harvard Medical School-Fenway Health LGBTQIA+ Health Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship Year! About The FellowshipHow to ApplyFaculty & StaffFellowsCommunity PartnersContact Us
Learn More about the Fellowship CHICAGO, AUGUST 2, 2022 – The American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) announced today that several of Harvard Medical School (HMS)’s
BOSTON, JULY 11, 2022 – On Saturday night, multiple signs were defaced with hate speech and threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community at The
The world lost a true visionary this weekend with the passing of Urvashi Vaid, a celebrated attorney, award-winning author, and trailblazing LGBTQIA+ activist. Vaid, 63,
Reactionary lawmakers around the country are taking discriminatory action against the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly children and adolescents. These actions exacerbate the public health emergency experienced
Fenway Health is proud to announce that we have once again been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the HRC’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Leader
BOSTON, November 22, 2021—A paper published in Nature Medicine outlines the ways in which electronic health records can be used as a tool to reduce
This year marks 50 years since Fenway Health was founded by activists and nursing students who shared a common belief: that health care is a
BOSTON, September 9, 2021—A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that federally qualified health care centers located in municipalities that implement
The Fenway Institute is pleased to announce that, as part of our commitment to caring for all people in our communities, the LGBT Aging Project
In 2019, 82% of high school students in MA reported they did not learn about LGBTQIA+ sexual health in their school classes. 6.9% of high
BOSTON, May 11, 2021— The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced yesterday that it will enforce nondiscrimination provisions in Section 1557 of
BOSTON, March 22, 2021—Last week, the House of Representatives passed an historic amendment to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (VAWA) establishing a
BOSTON, January 20, 2021—On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders, memos, executive directives, and letters that will
Coco Alinsug and Alyvia Norris have been appointed as Fenway Health’s representatives to the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth. The 50 member Commission advises others
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, over 125 organizations called upon the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers to create an inclusive and coordinated plan to
Boston, December 14, 2020—A new report from The Fenway Institute finds that older LGBTQ adults in the Commonwealth report being diagnosed with depression at twice
The 2020 Judy Bradford LGBTQIA+ Women’s Health Research Forum was hosted virtually by The Fenway Institute on October 30th and 31st. The forum brought together
WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 21 — More Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or other non-binary identities (LGBTQI+) than ever before, but significant gaps
BOSTON, October 7, 2020—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that during its four years in office, the Trump Administration
Fenway Health is proud to announce that we have once again been named an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader in the HRC’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Leader
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third month, talk has begun to focus on the re-opening of America. While social distancing, wearing face masks,
BOSTON, March 25, 2020—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the ways in which people living with HIV and LGBTQIA+
Together Forward: Collaborating to Advance the Health of LGBTQIA+ Women Speakers: Keynote Speaker: Tonia Poteat, PhD, MPH, PA-C Dr. Tonia Poteat is an Associate Professor of Social
BOSTON, January 23, 2020—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in 2019, the Trump Administration dramatically expanded upon discriminatory,
We at the Violence Recovery Program wanted to acknowledge the reported hate violence that members of our LGBTQIA+ community experienced outside Jacque’s Cabaret in the
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Fenway Health’s Medical Director, has been selected as one of Get Konnected!/Bay Windows Boston’s 25 Most Influential
Fenway Health is proud to announce that we have once again been named an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader in the HRC’s annual Healthcare Equality Index
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Aditya Chandrasekhar, Fenway Health Lead Physician for the second floor of 1340 Boylston St., has been appointed as
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth Mayer, Medical Research Director at The Fenway Institute, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019
The Fenway Institute and the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights have recognized the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) for their work to
Boston — A new report from The Fenway Institute and the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights identifies best practices in the management of lesbian,
The #MeToo movement has proven to be truly revolutionary. The testimonies of countless courageous survivors have marked a major turning point in the national conversation
#UsToo: Raising Awareness of LGBTQ Survivors We see you. We believe you. We can help. Sexual assault affects people of all walks of life, and
LGBTQ rights are under attack right here in Massachusetts. There are 2 things that you can do to take action and defend those rights: #1: Please reach out
Fenway Health is proud to announce that we have once again been named an LGBT Healthcare Equality Leader in the HRC’s annual Healthcare Equality Index
More than half of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans report that they have experienced violence, threats or harassment because of their sexuality or
Sue Hyde, longtime Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change Conference, will be leaving her position this spring. Since Hyde started at the
This week, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released its new report Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2016.
PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ BOSTON UNIVERSITY DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF On Monday, October 23, 2017, in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Violence Recovery
On Saturday, October 21, over 100 attendees, including women of color and their supporters affected by cancer, volunteers, performers, and Fenway Health staff, gathered for
LGBTQ people and those living with HIV have long been disproportionately targeted for discrimination, hatred, and violence. While much progress has been made in recent
The Fenway Institute will be leading a training in delivering quality, cost-effective health care for LGBTQ people in the NYC Health + Hospitals system in New York
On Saturday, February 11, the Fenway Women’s Health Team hosted the event “Our History: HIV and Queer Women of Color” in collaboration with Lesbians of
Musicians Tegan and Sara, sisters who are as well known for their hit song as they are for being out and proud lesbians, have launched
Fenway Health advocates for and delivers innovative, equitable, accessible health care, supportive services, and transformative research and education. We center LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, and
The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project and our partner organizations strive to offer news, events and resources of interest to LGBTQIA+ elders and the people that serve
LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Support Groups The LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Support Group is the first statewide initiative to address loss in the LGBTQIA+ community. The program is funded
The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project offers a variety of trainings, workshops, and community education sessions for mainstream and LGBTQIA+ community members, employers, service providers, caregivers and
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for
Support and Resources for Families, Parents, and Prospective Parents Fenway Health provides support networks, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ headed families. Please find information and resources below.
Mission The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project works toward equity, inclusion, and community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual older adults, ensuring that they can age with the dignity and
Cole Williams (he/him/his) is a registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts and is the Founder of Pride and Plasma. Through Pride &
The process of transferring Fenway’s housing, legal, and Youth On Fire public health services to trusted community partners that are well-positioned to deliver these services
BOSTON, June 24, 2024 — A Research Letter published online today in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights significant and growing health disparities between transgender and gender
As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, we recognize the profound significance of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved people in Texas learned of their
The Fenway Health Board of Directors is thrilled to announce today that it has hired Jordina Shanks as Fenway Health’s next CEO. Shanks has been
Happy Pride Month from Fenway Health! 🌈 This June, we come together to honor the resilience, diversity, and joy of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a
Our panel of speakers will explore important LGBTQI+ issues, sharing their experiences and expertise. Our speakers will include: John Moran – State Representative, 9th Suffolk
Fenway Health announces today that we have expanded our partnership with Community Care Cooperative, known as C3, to purchase shared services. We are also working
Fenway Health announced today that our Boomerangs thrift stores operating in Jamaica Plain, Central Square, and the South End will be closing in June. We
BOSTON, APRIL 29, 2024— Twenty-four states have barred access to gender-affirming care (GAC) for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, while countless discriminatory bills targeting
On April 26, the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new nondiscrimination rule in Section 1557 of
Good morning! My thanks to Fenway Health and The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast Committee for giving me this opportunity to speak with you today and
Our MC Robert Martin Robert Martin is a dedicated professional with a diverse range of expertise, including accounting, intellectual property disbursement for clinical research focusing
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which commemorates the achievements and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people around the world, including
BOSTON — Late yesterday, Plaintiffs in Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) et al v. HHS, a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Pence Administration’s “Rollback Rule” undermining health care nondiscrimination
We want to provide an update on the upcoming move of care and services from 142 Berkeley Street (the South End) to 1340 Boylston Street
Fenway Health is proud to be an official partner in the 2024 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program. We are honored to have
Pediatrics Our Care, Our Community: Become a Fenway Health Patient Today! We have hired some great new providers and are now welcoming newborn and pediatric
International Women’s Day is commemorated on Friday, March 8, imagining a gender-equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. It falls during the early days
Adrianna’s divine mission is to help humans reach their full potential. She loves creating spaces where communities can come together in authentic and unified ways
Our Care, Our Community: Become a Fenway Health Patient Today! Fenway Health has hired some great new providers and is now welcoming new patients. We
The Annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast, now in its 34th year, will return to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on April 13, 2024.
The Fenway Health Board of Directors announced today that it has hired its Chief Operating Officer Jordina Shanks as Fenway Health’s Interim CEO when Manny
Ann Maguire, a longtime advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, women’s health, and health care access, passed away peacefully the morning of December 29. Ann was
We would like to inform our Fenway Health community that all clinical care and services offered at 142 Berkeley Street via Fenway: South End and
As The Fenway Institute (TFI) closes out 2023, we are proud to highlight a few of our key achievements that demonstrate the outstanding efforts of
We have lots of exciting events and news coming up, and we can’t wait to share them with you! To stay in the loop, you
BOSTON, December 6, 2023—The Fenway Health Board of Directors announced today that it selected Spencer Stuart to lead the process of finding a diverse slate
Are you interested in providing feedback on an alcohol intervention? Fenway researchers are seeking feedback on how to make a brief alcohol intervention better for
Today is the 35th annual World AIDS Day, a time to honor and remember those we have lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and advocate for
