To Fenway’s trans and gender diverse community, and all others who may be affected: We are here for you. Fenway recognizes the medical necessity of
Today, March 31, marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate our transgender and gender diverse friends, family, and community members. Founded by
In 2019, The Fenway Institute, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Health Care and researchers from Harvard Medical School, launched Plan and Act for Transgender Health
LITE Plus is a longitudinal study that will be exploring the health disparities of racial minority transgender women to assess the impact of stigma-related chronic
BOSTON, JANUARY 13, 2020—A paper published today in Annals of Family Medicine provides a concise and practical guide for physicians and others managing primary care
We are pleased to announce that Brigham and Women’s Hospital has appointed Sari L. Reisner, Sc.D. as Director of Transgender Research in the Section of
On November 1 through November 3, the Division of Education and Training at the Fenway Institute hosted the 5th annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas overturned the Affordable Care Act’s explicit prohibition of gender identity discrimination. Significantly,
Boston, MA, September 30, 2019—A groundbreaking study from The Fenway Institute published in the most recent issue of Journal of the international AIDS Society is
BOSTON, September 11, 2019—A new study published today in JAMA Psychiatry found that exposure to attempts by professionals to change a person’s gender identity from
A new study published in The American Journal of Public Health by researchers at The Fenway Institute estimated the prevalence of exposure to gender identity
Boston, MA, August 7, 2019–A groundbreaking study published in the most recent issue of Transgender Health finds that young transgender women of color hit several
BOSTON, May 22, 2019―Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief with recommendations for reducing rates of cervical cancer among transmasculine patients
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly 2 percent of high school students identify as transgender, and
A new article in USA Today covers the many health care disparities and barriers to care still faced by transgender and gender non-conforming people. Dr. Alex
November marks Transgender Awareness Month, a time each year when we pause to celebrate the resilience and beauty of our transgender and gender non-conforming community,
BOSTON, November 7, 2018—Yesterday, Massachusetts voters protected a 2016 civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity in public places. Voters in
BOSTON, October 22, 2018—Fenway Health today warned of the threat to public health if the Trump administration’s plans to narrowly define gender to exclude the
From September 21 through September 23, over 450 people joined The Fenway Institute’s National LGBT Health Education Center in Boston for our 4th annual Advancing
BOSTON, August 13, 2018—A new HIV prevention study published today in JAMA Pediatrics found that Project Lifeskills—a culturally specific, empowerment-based, and group-delivered behavioral prevention intervention—significantly reduced
Basic human rights are under attack in Massachusetts, and we need you to help us defend them. The upcoming November elections will include a question
You’re invited to join Fenway Health’s Transgender Health Program for our annual picnic and fun in the sun! This event will feature a light meal
Two years ago, full transgender equality became the law of the land in Massachusetts. Since July 2016, our transgender neighbors, family and friends have been
Steph DeNormand, Trans Health Program Patient Advocate Joined Fenway in May 2018. Education: Bachelor’s in Biology, St. Lawrence University; Master’s in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality
The AIDS Action Committee of Fenway Health is now offering free, confidential HIV testing, as well as referrals to HIV treatment and prevention, in Lynn
Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief, Retaining transgender women in care: Best practices in the field, outlining provider best practices
Photo from left to right: Rachel Cogan (Yale Law School), Andee Scallion (Stonewall Speakers Bureau), Katie Kraschel (Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale
A new study on transmasculine health looks into whether the test performance of self-collected frontal/vaginal swabs is comparable to provider-collected cervical swabs in screening for
This study will be the first multi-site cohort of trans people in the United States! We will enroll 1,100 transgender people across five US cities (Boston, New York, Baltimore-Washington
The Fenway Institute is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new research project called The LITE Study: Leading Innovation for Transgender Women’s Health
The National LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute has partnered with the Gender Management Services Clinic (GeMS) at Boston Children’s Hospital to develop
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National LGBT Health Education Center have launched a new web-based CME/CEU program titled Delivering HIV
A new study co-authored by Dr. Ralph Vetters, Medical Director of the Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Program, examines how family dynamics impact the mental health
A growing number of youth are realizing that they are transgender — a person whose gender is different from their birth sex, often called the
On Friday, the Washington Post reported that officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) could not use the words and phrases “transgender,” “diversity,”
Fenway Health is launching a national, anonymous survey called the Trans MSM PrEP and Sexual Health Survey. This survey is unique as it truly centers
November is Transgender Awareness Month, a time to honor our vibrant transgender and gender non-conforming community, celebrate the progress made for transgender rights, and recommit
The 3rd Annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health conference was a resounding success! On October 13 and 14, more than 400 primary care providers, behavioral health
An upcoming book aims to combat mental healthcare disparities in the transgender community by teaching mental health providers a comprehensive approach to caring for transgender
The Fenway Institute today warned of the unintended health consequences of a memorandum issued by President Trump on Friday, August 25 that reverses policy that
The LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute’s third annual “Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health” Conference is just around the corner, and seats are filling
When visiting our 1340 Boylston Street offices, please note that a large scale infrastructure project on Commonwealth Ave will be underway for the next several
The Fenway Institute today denounced a series of tweets by President Trump seeking to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. “Thousands of
Female-to-male (FTM) transgender men and transmasculine individuals are people who are assigned female at birth but identify as male or as masculine. Many FTM transgender
Fenway Health invites you to join us for our annual “Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health” Conference from October 13 to 14, 2017. This year’s conference is being offered
On February 22, 2017 the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice jointly issued a letter to withdraw previous guidance issued by the Obama Administration requiring
On February 22, 2017 the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice jointly issued a letter to withdraw previous guidance issued by the Obama
More than 100 transgender women in Lima, Peru, have joined an amfAR-funded study that aims to determine if combining HIV prevention and treatment with gender-affirming medical
Trans Health Program. Gender-affirming, high quality, patient-centered care.
Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Please visit here for more information!
CONNECT WITH YOUR HEALTH Fenway Health operates out the largest building in the world dedicated to LGBTQIA+ health care. Come to 1340 Boylston Street on
Transportation offered to and from Fenway Health to DCR Hatch shell leaving Fenway Health at 7:30 am and returning to Fenway Health at 11:30 am
We partner with clients and patients and empower them to increase their self-sufficiency and engagement in their HIV medical care High Acuity Community Health Workers
September 15 through October 15 marks Latino/a/é Heritage Month – also known as Hispanic Heritage Month – which honors and celebrates the vibrant histories, cultures, languages, traditions,
Fenway Health and other LGBTQ+ aging advocates commend the Massachusetts House and Senate for including language enumerating protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), observed annually on August 31, is a global event aimed at raising awareness about overdose and reducing the stigma of
This is a hybrid event! Register to attend in person or attend virtually via Zoom. Join us for Gender Affirming Surgery Info Session Series: Face, Neck,
Fenway Health is excited to join in the nationwide celebration of America’s 1,400 community health centers (CHCs) during National Health Center Week 2024, which takes
DOWNLOAD THE PROJECT 2025 BRIEF HERE Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the dangers to equality and public health
We have an update on our transition of all patient care and services from Fenway: South End and the Borum at 142 Berkeley Street to
Staff, providers, and programs from Fenway: South End, the Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Program, and the Fenway Pharmacy moved from 142 Berkeley Street to 1340
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
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
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
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
Join us on the 9th Floor at Fenway’s 1340 Boylston Street location where we will be hosting an optical trunk show featuring the latest eyewear
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
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
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
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
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
Are you a trans man or transmasculine person and want to learn more about HIV prevention? You may be eligible to participate if: You are
Gay and bisexual men and transgender women are at greater risk for Hepatitis A & B infection than the general population. But there is good
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
HIV, pregnancy, sexual health, reproductive health
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
February is Black History Month. This year we are focusing on the remarkable contributions of African American artists – poets, writers, visual artists, and dancers
Fenway Health continues to restructure to better serve our mission and strengthen the organization as we look towards the hiring of a new permanent CEO
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
This is a hybrid event! Register to attend in person or attend virtually via Zoom. Join us for Gender Affirming Surgery Info Session Series:
Do You Identify as a Trans Woman (18+) and Experience Sexual Problems? Join eSense+ A study designed to adapt a sexual wellness program to meet
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
Are you interested in talking to us about what gets in the way of HIV prevention? Fenway researchers are seeking information on unmet mental health
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
Join SPOKE for a full day of activities bringing awareness to HIV and AIDS, tackling stigma, and honoring those we lost to HIV & AIDS.
PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a course of medication taken after a potential HIV exposure to prevent infection. It has been a critical tool in
Thanks to the efforts of five generous donors, Fenway Health would like to announce the launch of our Gender Affirming Care Fund. Joanne Herman, Jen
Using Innovative Intervention Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes among People with HIV (2iS) Coordinating Center for Technical Assistance The Fenway Institute (TFI), in partnership with
Fenway Health staff offered expert testimony in support of legislation to allow cities and towns to establish overdose prevention centers before the Joint Committee on
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Fenway Health marked a significant milestone, hosting the 25th Annual Audre Lorde Cancer Awareness Brunch. This event served as a
A new paper published in The Journal of the American Medical Association examines the potential of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) in reducing STI rates. Sexually
Monday, October 9 commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is celebrated each year on the second Monday in October. This day honors and celebrates the histories,
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.
