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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
September 15 through October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month – also known as Hispanic Heritage Month – which honors and celebrates the vibrant histories, cultures,
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The Fenway Health Trans Health team invites our community to a Gender Affirming Surgery Info Session on phalloplasty surgery, to be held July 13. We
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
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,
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’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
Finding the facts about gender affirming healthcare amidst swirling media and social commentary can be difficult. You’re invited to join Fenway Health and a multidisciplinary
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
On June 10, 2023, Boston will celebrate Pride Month with a citywide parade for the first time since 2019. It’s been four years after the
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Our WorkAccess: Drug User Health ProgramCommunity Outreach & EducationHIV/STD Counseling & TestingHousingIntegrated Navigation ServicesLegal Services DepartmentYouth on Fire At AIDS Action, we take a comprehensive
Are you HIV-positive? Are you living with hepatitis C? Or maybe you’re unsure of your HIV or hepatitis C status and are looking for information
Get updates on eligibility and availability of Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations. Learn More By using the Fenway Pharmacy, you’ll receive more coordinated care and
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
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
See you at the 34th annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast! The Annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast, now in its 34th year, will return to the
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
English Español The purpose of this study is to use focus group conversations to learn more about Hepatitis A & B vaccinations. The goal is
BOSTON, MA, November 16, 2022 – Effective December 1, 2022, Fenway Health will join 12 Massachusetts-based Federally Qualified Health Centers in coordination with the Community
We would like to inform our Fenway Health community that effective November 7, all Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center staff, clients, patients, programs, and services
Dear Fenway Health Patients and Clients, First and foremost, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for being a patient/client. We are grateful
October 11 marks National Coming Out Day, an annual celebration of the courage exhibited by those living openly as LGBTQIA+. It is also an opportunity
The 37th annual AIDS Walk Boston takes place both in-person and virtually on Sunday, October 2 at DCR’s Carson Beach in South Boston. The site opens at 8:00 am,
BOSTON, September 16, 2022—A Viewpoint published in JAMA Pediatrics asserts that the numerous bills filed in 2021 and 2022 seeking to block access to gender-affirming
September 15 through October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month – also known as Hispanic Heritage Month – which honors and celebrates the vibrant histories, languages,
September 8, 2022—This week, a United States District Court judge in Texas ruled that the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that health insurance plans cover pre-exposure
We are pleased to announce that Sari Reisner, ScD, Affiliated Investigator at The Fenway Institute and Director of Transgender Health Research, has been named a
Harvard Medical School-Fenway Health LGBTQIA+ Health Fellowship Program Application Cycle for the 2025-2026 Fellowship Year will Open in Spring 2024 About The FellowshipHow to ApplyFaculty
A Gilead study is going to test the effectiveness and safety of an injectable PrEP twice yearly for adults. Transgender women, transgender men and gender
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 25, 2022—A Perspective essay published July 23, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine provides guidance on how the health care sector
BOSTON, July 22, 2022—A commentary published July 18, 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry cautions clinicians, scientists, and researchers against making assumptions that sexually
The Fenway Institute is excited to announce the launch of 11 new multimedia intervention toolkits for HIV service organizations. These resource-rich and accessible toolkits offer
BOSTON, June 24, 2022—Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that elective abortions before a fetus
Amelia Stanton, PhD is an Adjunct Faculty member and Clinical Health Psychologist at The Fenway Institute. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychological and
Allegra Gordon, ScD, MPH is an Adjunct Faculty member at The Fenway Institute. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health
Erica Dommasch, MD, MPH is an Affiliated Investigator at The Fenway Institute. She is also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a dermatologist
Mpox (also known as monkeypox), a rare pox virus typically carried by rodents in Central and Western Africa, has been making international headlines recently because
Happy Pride Month to our entire Fenway Health community! Here in Boston, there are dozens of ways to celebrate Pride all month long. Here are
We are excited to announce that Julie Thompson, PA-C, Fenway Health’s Medical Director of Trans Health, was elected to the USPATH Board of Directors for
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,
Fenway Health was founded in 1971 on the principle that health care is a right, not a privilege. The leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme
BOSTON, April 19, 2022—A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association examines methods that pediatric primary care practices can use to
In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the US Trans Survey, the largest survey of trans folks ever in the US. It was a major milestone in the
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
A new article published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association outlines proven methods of encouraging HIV prevention for at-risk populations. “Enhancing HIV
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
#TransYouthMatter Raising awareness of the harm caused by anti-trans youth legislation State lawmakers around the country are filing and voting for bills that seek to
Here at Fenway Health, our shared values are the core of our work each and every day. As we continue to implement our Strategic Plan and
Are you a man who has sex with other men? Are you taking PrEP and using substances?
This past year has brought both challenges and opportunities for all of us, with COVID continuing to overlay almost every aspect of our work and
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
YOUTH & FAMILY ORIENTATION NIGHTAffirming care for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth at Fenway HealthLearn MoreYouth & FamilyAll Access HoursLearn MoreParent/Guardian Support GroupLearn More Previous
The movement to celebrate the contributions of the Latin American community in the United States was initiated over 50 years ago. Over time, it has
The 36th annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston takes place both in-person and virtually on Sunday, September 26 at DCR’s Carson Beach in South Boston.
If the past year and a half has taught us anything, it’s that community – finding it, building it, and celebrating it – is essential
BOSTON, MA — Late yesterday, a federal court permitted plaintiffs to continue to pursue several claims in Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) et al
Transgender and gender diverse youth have been making a lot of headlines lately. In many cases, the news is good: trans youth are finding community,
The Women’s Health Team at Fenway Health is happy to announce a call for proposals for the Judy Bradford Community Grant. On Saturday, October 16th,
Public Comment & Testimony to Government Agencies 2020 Public Comment to the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy RE: Long Term Survivors and LGBT
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
BOSTON, July 21, 2021—A research letter published today in JAMA Dermatology finds that gender-affirming hair removal for transgender and gender diverse people is associated with
BOSTON, MA and KAMPALA, UGANDA, JULY 15 — A new paper published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) outlines some of the successes and challenges discovered
BOSTON, July 7, 2021—A paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association provides detailed guidance for making changes in electronic health records
Fenway Health announces today that Jordina Shanks will join the organization as its Chief Operating Officer. Shanks brings over 20 years of experience designing and
The Stonewall Uprising of June 28, 1969 is widely considered to be the cornerstone moment of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement and the birth of
