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
Fenway Health staff woke up Monday morning along with the rest of the local LGBTQIA+ community to the loss of Jahaira Dealto, a transgender activist
Sari Reisner is an Affiliated Investigator at The Fenway Institute and Director of Transgender Health Research. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of
Kerith Conron is an Adjunct Faculty member at The Fenway Institute. Her areas of research include social determinants of mental health and interpersonal violence; child maltreatment; LGBT
Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, and Program Lead for the Harvard Medical School-wide HMS-Fenway LGBTQIA+ Health Fellowship
Cheryl Katon, Vice President of Resource Development and Donor Engagement, is a proven leader who has employed strategic vision, creativity, and innovation throughout her nearly
BOSTON, MA –Fenway Health announces today that Cheryl Katon has been hired as its Vice President of Resource Development and Donor Engagement. With her appointment,
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, March 9, 2021—Fenway Health announces today that it supports “An Act Relative To HIV Prevention Access for Young Adults,” which would make it possible
One year ago this week, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts declared a state of public emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fenway Health began to dramatically adjust our operations to deliver on our mission
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to educate, honor, and reflect on the countless accomplishments made by women to our communities and country. This
On February 25, 2021, Fenway Health sent the following letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in support of the
February 19, 2021 — Scientific strides in HIV treatment and prevention have reduced transmissions and HIV-related deaths significantly in the United States in the past
A paper published in Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved provides detailed guidance for creating culturally responsive health care environments for lesbian,
SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 26, 2021 – The proof-of-concept AMP studies demonstrated that a broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) called VRC01 was effective at preventing the
BOSTON, January 19, 2021—Fenway Health commends the incoming Biden-Harris Administration for the historic nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health
BOSTON, January 11, 2021—In its final, chaotic, and violence-filled days, the Trump Administration issued discriminatory regulations and policy directives that will harm LGBTQIA+ people seeking
Providing adequate coverage of HIV prevention commodities and services to higher risk populations is a critical component of an effective response to the HIV epidemic
2020 has been a year unlike any other in recent memory. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global medical research community. We would
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
L-R: Fenway Health CEO Ellen LaPointe, State Sen. Julian Cyr, Sen. Ed Markey, Newton City Councilor Holly Ryan, MassEquality Exec. Director Tanya Neslusan On October
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
Timeline The Fenway Institute grew out of the Fenway Community Health Research and Evaluation Department, a small team located in the basement of 16 Haviland
Lakesha Williams, MD (she/they) Lakesha N. Williams, MD, MS, Primary Care Physician, Family Medicine, Fenway Health; Curriculum Development Fellow, Sexual and Gender Minority Health Equity
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prevention method used by people who are HIV-negative. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these
Greetings from the staff at The Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center! As you may know, we were forced to close the doors at our Kneeland
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, August 13, 2020—An editorial published in The American Journal of Public Health calls for the routine inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)
BOSTON, July 14, 2020—A Perspective essay published in Psychosomatics: The Journal of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry uses case scenarios to illustrate how implicit bias among psychiatrists and
BOSTON, July 9, 2020―Fenway Health has joined a broad coalition of health care providers, LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups, and patients as a plaintiff in a lawsuit
DURHAM, N.C. – Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) announced today that the HPTN 083 clinical trial showed that a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimen
Once every decade, the United States federal government attempts to count the nation’s population in the Census. The 2020 Census data will also be used
In a historic moment for global LGBTQIA+ rights, the United Nations has issued a report calling for an end to the dangerous and medically-discredited practice
Stonewall was a riot. Every June, these four words serve as a reminder that the Pride season of today – the parades, parties, floats,
BOSTON, June 15, 2020—Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the United States Supreme Court found that employers who fire employees “merely for being gay or transgender”
BOSTON, June 12, 2020―Today, the Trump Administration announced that it would remove sexual orientation and gender identity nondiscrimination language from seven federal regulations governing access
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,
A new paper published May 25 in the journal LGBT Health presents guidelines for providing gender-affirming care of trans masculine patients enrolled in the iPledge
Boston, MA, May 18 2020 – Today ViiV Healthcare announced the interim analysis of the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 083 study evaluating the safety
We know that this is an especially challenging time for trans and gender diverse folks facing isolation, grief, health and financial stress, and difficulty accessing
Fenway Health’s Violence Recovery Program continues to support people who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Our counselors and advocates continue to
Dear Fenway Health Community, We are writing with an important update. As you know, the COVID-19 outbreak has required us to rethink the way we
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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+
COVID Vaccines Update: September 12, 2023 COVID-19 vaccinations at Fenway Health are currently on pause as we await updated guidance from the CDC on the
A study to test a new form of PrEP. Own your sex life. Get PrEPared!
Fenway Health recently welcomed Dr. Anne d’Avenas as the Women’s Health Program Director. Dr. d’Avenas was born in France and raised in California. She holds
Contact Details For general inquiries, please email us or call 617.267.0900 Patient Feedback Would you like provide a compliment or voice a concern about the
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,
The National LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute is pleased to announce the launch of its PrEP ECHO program, a national online learning
Boston, November 20, 2019 — The Fenway Institute will release a new report on emerging best practices in the management of LGBTI people in correctional
On Friday, the Trump Administration announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would eliminate nondiscrimination provisions for LGBTQ people in all of
The Women’s Health Team at Fenway Health is happy to announce a call for proposals for the Judy Bradford Community Grant. Fenway Health is a
Fenway Health’s Family Medicine providers and staff provide care for your whole family including infants, toddlers, school-age children, teens, pregnant women, and adults. Our family
Dr. Kenneth Mayer, Medical Research Director at The Fenway Institute, served as a Guest Editor on a new special issue of Journal of the International
July 25, 2019―Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the harm to LGBT people likely to result from a new
BOSTON, June 26, 2019—A new report out of The Fenway Institute takes a look at the performance of US health centers during the first year
Sari Reisner, ScD, Research Scientist and Director of Transgender Health Research at The Fenway Institute and Assistant Professor at Harvard, has been appointed to the
Happy Pride Month! Here at Fenway we associate this time of year with love, freedom of expression, and sex positivity. This month, the Data Team
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
June 19 marks the annual observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the June 19, 1865 abolition of slavery and emancipation of enslaved people across
June 12, 2019—This week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendation statement giving pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention an A
BOSTON, May 24, 2019―Today, the Trump Administration proposed a new health care regulation that would reverse 10 years of progress in healthcare provisions prohibiting discrimination
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
Participants can earn $50 for completing each session, $50 for an exit interview, and up to $135 based on their app use, for a possible
BOSTON, May 2, 2019―Today, the Trump Administration finalized a health care regulation proposed in early 2018 that will “protect” the “statutory conscience rights” of health
The Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recently held its Spring Film Festival at the Studio Cinema in Belmont. One of
Excellent Oral Care Services in Boston Search all Providers Accepting New Patients?Accepting All New PatientsAccepting New Pediatric PatientsAccepting New Adult PatientsAccepting New Transgender Youth PatientsAccepting
The 7th Annual MGH Public and Community Psychiatry Symposium was held at MGH on March 27th, 2019. The focus of this year’s symposium was ‘Health
The Fenway Institute hosted its inaugural Advancing Excellence for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Conference this past weekend at the Boston Seaport Hotel. The conference
The 8th Annual LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing World Conference, held at Salem State University on March 15, brought together social workers, elder care
Fenway Health has launched an exciting new study focusing on transgender and non-binary people’s health called The LEGACY Project and we need your help to
Fenway Health is excited to announce our first ever podcast series. Pride in Our Health explores a different LGBTQ health topic each episode, taking a deep
BOSTON, February 8, 2019—Fenway Health applauds President Donald Trump’s pledge, in his Feb. 5 State of the Union Address, to “eliminate the HIV epidemic in
Fenway Health is excited to announce our 2019 Awardees: former Massachusetts State Representative Byron Rushing, who will be honored with the LGBTQ Impact Award, and Congresswoman
Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in his second year in office, President Donald Trump continued to promote
The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health is seeking to hire a professional video production company to produce 26 video narrative stories and 12 training videos
La atención médica debe ser un derecho, no un privilegio. Desde 1971, Fenway Health ha estado trabajando para lograr una vida más sana para las
A new infographic on the Fenway Health website highlights the great diversity of our vibrant patient population. At Fenway Health, we take great pride in
A new article published today in the Annals of Family Medicine puts a spotlight on the health care needs of an often overlooked group of
November 5, 2018—The Fenway Institute and GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality announce today that over 35 national health care associations and providers have sent
On Saturday October 20, over 120 people, including women of color and their supporters affected by cancer, volunteers, performers, and Fenway Health staff, gathered in
As the 2018 Election grows nearer, Fenway Health urges all friends, family, neighbors, and community to join us in our unwavering support for Yes On
BOSTON, MA – As part of “Spirit Day,” a world-wide, LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign during National Bullying Prevention Month, the Red Sox, in partnership with Fenway
Care for elementary, middle and high school students and their families. As a comprehensive community health center with specialized competencies in LGBTQ health, we are
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 month of October shines a spotlight on two critically important behavioral health issues. October 7 through 13 marks Mental Illness Awareness Week, a time
Fenway Health is conducting a new study on gender-affirmative health care starting this November. This innovative study, titled “Transgender cohort study of gender affirmation and
The Women’s Health Team at Fenway is excited to announce the 20th Annual Audre Lorde Cancer Awareness Brunch on Saturday, October 20, 10am-1pm at the NonProfit
The History Project, a Boston-based LGBTQ history archive and community organization, has selected the LGBT Elders of Color as the recipient of the 2018 Lavender
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
Boston, August 14, 2018―Fenway Health announces a monthly Spanish-language support group for Latino/a (Latinx) members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community negotiating
In celebration of National Health Center Week 2018, which runs from August 12-18, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has created a display recognizing Health Care
Gerardo Moreon-Serrano, Bi-Lingual Psychotherapist Joined Fenway in 2016 Education: Bachelor’s in Educational Psychology, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana; Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Anitoch University New England. What
Injectable estrogen is a critical health need for transgender women, as shown in the following research by Dr. Sean Cahill and Sophia Geffen of The
BOSTON, July 26, 2018—Today, Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Relative to LGBT Awareness Training for Aging Services Providers.” The first-in-the-nation law will
BOSTON, July 23, 2018—Last week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed “An Act Relative to LGBT Awareness Training for Aging Services Providers,” which will require the Executive
Understanding syndemics. Developing strategies to overcome barriers to care for transgender people. Expanding access to PrEP. Using digital technologies to stop HIV. These are some
