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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 2024-2025 Fellowship Year! About The FellowshipHow to ApplyFaculty and StaffContact Us About
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.
September 15 through October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month – also known as Hispanic Heritage Month – which honors and celebrates the vibrant histories, cultures,
Manny Lopes recently took the helm as Interim CEO at Fenway Health, one of the first health care organizations in the US to specifically address
BOSTON, August 29, 2023—The Fenway Health Board of Directors has hired Manny Lopes to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective September 2. Lopes served
Jennifer Potter, MD, Director of Fenway’s LGBTQIA+ Population Health Program and Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, will receive the 2023 Association of American Medical Colleges
August 6 through 12 marks National Health Center Week 2023, a time to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 community health centers (CHCs). For over 50
AIDS Walk Boston is now Fenway Health’s LGBTQIA+ fundraiser, Strides for Action! We hope to see many of you on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 8
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 9th annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health:
Fenway Health is pleased to announce the launch of The Kenneth H. Mayer Fellowship at The Fenway Institute. Named after Fenway Health’s Medical Research Director,
Named after Fenway Health’s Medical Research Director, Co-Founder and current Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, the Kenneth H. Mayer Fellowship provides early stage investigators support
Mark is the Chief of Staff and General Counsel at the Massachusetts Division of Standards, one of the agencies that comprise the Commonwealth’s Office of
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To celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride across the Cape, the Cape Cod Pride Festival will be held July 22, 2023 from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Hyannis
Community, support, youth
Community, support, youth
Monday, June 19 marks Juneteenth Independence Day, known more commonly as Juneteenth. This annual observance commemorates the June 19, 1865 abolition of slavery and emancipation
Ellen LaPointe, Chief Executive Officer of Fenway Health, announces today that she is planning to step down from her post. She will remain as CEO
June marks LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the United States and many other countries around the world, with the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising viewed by
Joy Skate Productions welcomes YOU to a celebratory fun-raiser with skating and dancing. Be Here! Be YOU! is a charitable event supporting the LGBTQ+ community,
Fenway Health has appointed The Reverend Amy Whitcomb Slemmer, Esq. our Chief Compliance Officer, as Interim EVP of External Relations. Amy will oversee Fenway’s government
We’re so glad you spotted us at Boston Pride 2023! Now that you’re here, why not check out some of the great LGBTQIA+ health resources
You’re invited to the Fenway Health Optical Shop l.a. Eyeworks Trunk Show! Join us at our Optical Shop, located on the first floor of 1340
BOSTON, March 31, 2023—This week, a United States District Court judge in Texas struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act requiring insurance
March 31 marks the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate our transgender and gender diverse friends, family, and community members. Founded
Since its inception in 1983, over 1,000 babies have been conceived through Fenway Health’s Alternative Insemination (AI) Program, a first in the country. While AI
BOSTON, March 27, 2023—A paper published in LGBT Health reports on the outcomes of TransECHO, a professional development and training program for primary care teams
BOSTON, MA – The Annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast, now in its 33rd year, will return to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
BOSTON, March 20, 2023—A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that a substantial proportion of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults realized
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BOSTON, February 20, 2023—A research letter published today in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that differences in health status and health care access between sexual minorities
Boston, February 9, 2023 – Today, Fenway Health announced over $10 million in charitable commitments pledged to the organization in 2022 that will fund nine
February is Black History Month, a time to highlight and celebrate the incredible legacies and achievements of Black communities. While Black history should be taught,
By using the Fenway Pharmacy, you’ll receive more coordinated care and also help support the larger community – all by filling your prescriptions with us!
As we close out 2022, we are proud to share some key highlights of The Fenway Institute’s important work this year. We achieved a great
BOSTON, December 16, 2022— A commentary published online in Nature Medicine documents the context, science, and practice of gender-affirming health care over the last century
A Viewpoint published in JAMA Surgery asserts that requiring gender-affirming surgical adult patients to obtain an assessment letter prior to surgery is an unnecessary barrier
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