In 2020, Fenway Health committed to becoming an anti-racist organization by working to overcome the racial inequities that exist in the services we provide, the people we reach, and the outcomes
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
We are excited to announce that Aaron Clark (he/him/his) will join Fenway Health as the Chief Pharmacy Officer and EVP of Business Development on May
BOSTON, April 20, 2022—An article published online today in JAMA Psychiatry offers guidance for clinicians prescribing psychiatric medications with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients.
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
BOSTON, April 14, 2022—A paper published in Academic Medicine documents lessons learned from a pilot sexual and gender minority (SGM) health curriculum offered to clinicians
On March 25, 26, and 27, The Fenway Institute hosted a one-of-a-kind conference titled “Advancing Excellence in Sexual and Gender Minority Health Education: A Train-the-Trainer
You’re invited to join The Fenway Institute on Thursday, March 31 at 5:00 PM as we mark International Transgender Day of Visibility with the launch
Our nation’s health care system continues to deal with a myriad of challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which are complex and will
The senseless attack on Ukraine by Russian military forces continues to cause human suffering and loss of life. Seven hospitals have been destroyed and an
We are pleased to announce that Chris Grasso has been named Fenway Health’s Chief Information Officer. This new position will consolidate leadership over our Information
#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
Right now, the United States is seeing an unprecedented number of anti-transgender legislation being introduced and signed into law. These hateful bills use disinformation and
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
BOSTON, February 18, 2021—A viewpoint published today in JAMA Health Forum provides a roadmap for clinicians trying to navigate federal regulations governing nondiscrimination provisions in
BOSTON, MA, February 14, 2022 — Fenway Health announces today that Shari Stier will join the organization as its Chief People Officer. She will assume
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
February is Black History Month, a time to “formally” celebrate the achievements of Black communities throughout the ages and to honor the legacies of Black
In 2020, Fenway Health committed to becoming an anti-racist organization by working to overcome the racial inequities that exist in the services we provide, the people we reach, and the outcomes we achieve. We established a
Dear Fenway Health Community, So much has changed in just a few short weeks. The rapid emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has again necessitated
BOSTON, January 12, 2022—A study published today in PLOS One found that access to gender-affirming hormones during adolescence is associated with better mental health outcomes
You’re invited to join a first of its kind “train-the trainer” conference in sexual and gender minority health care! Advancing Excellence in Sexual and Gender
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
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
This year marks the 33rd annual World AIDS Day, a time to honor and remember those we have lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and advocate
In 2021, lawmakers from 33 state legislatures and assemblies representing every region of the country filed 98 bills that seek to restrict of the ability
This Saturday, November 20, will mark the 23rd annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Each year, LGBTQIA+ people and their allies everywhere gather to remember
The Young Leaders Council (YLC) is an initiative of Fenway Health to empower emerging LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies to shape their community’s future. YLC donors
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at AIDS Action! Please check out the descriptions for volunteer positions below and then proceed to the application
November is Transgender Awareness Month, a time to honor, celebrate, and advocate for our transgender and gender diverse community. Transgender Awareness Month culminates with the
October 13, 2021, Boston, MA – Fenway Health has been selected from a competitive pool of 35 applicants to receive a pro bono consulting engagement
Boston, MA—October 13, 2021—The 36th Annual AIDS Walk & Run which took place on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at DCR’s Carson Beach in South Boston
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
This Monday, October 11, many cities and towns throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, will be honoring Indigenous Peoples Day. Fenway Health supports the move to honor
BOSTON, October 5, 2021—More than 500 people from around the world attended the seventh annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Conference hosted by The Fenway
Boston, MA, October 6, 2021 – Fenway Health announces the release of the first case-based textbook to address the comprehensive health care needs of transgender
We are excited to announce that Chris Grasso, MPH, Associate Vice President for Informatics and Data Services at Fenway Health, is now a member of
BOSTON, September 29, 2021—Fenway Health announces that Dr. Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will
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
Currently Enrolling Youth Studies The Fenway Institute (TFI) is always looking for community members who want to make a difference in LGBTQI+ health and wellness
BOSTON, August 24, 2021—A study published this month in PLOS ONE examined the perspectives of health care staff about their experiences working with transgender and
BOSTON, August 20, 2021—An editorial published in the American Journal of Public Health calls on the federal government, the National COVID Cohort Collaborative, and COVID-NET
BOSTON, MA — Late yesterday, a federal court permitted plaintiffs to continue to pursue several claims in Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) et al
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
Fenway Health MA State Legislative Priorities 2021-2022 Fenway Health advocates for legislation and budget priorities that align with its mission to serve the LGBTQIA+ community,
BOSTON, July 21, 2021—A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that a social transition during childhood or adolescence is not harmful to
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 is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2022. Each new member brings a
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth H. Mayer, Medical Research Director at Fenway Health and Co-Director of The Fenway Institute, has received the
Last week, the Fenway Health Board of Directors unanimously approved a five-year Strategic Plan and adopted and affirmed a Racial Equity Action Plan. Neither will
At our 2021 Annual Meeting, Fenway Health unveiled our new mission statement, 5-year Strategic Plan, and Racial Equity Action Plan, all designed to make us
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
BOSTON, June 10, 2021—The Fenway Health Board of Directors has unanimously approved a strategic plan to guide the work of the organization over the next
On Saturday June 5, 2021, the 40th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) first official announcement of what would come to
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
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
BOSTON, MA—Fenway Health announces today that Mark Brimhall-Vargas, Ph.D. will join the organization as its first Executive Vice President of Racial Equity and Social Justice.
BOSTON, April 28, 2021—A new study published today in JAMA Surgery found that gender-affirming surgery is associated with improved mental health outcomes among transgender people.
BOSTON, MA –Fenway Health announces today that Stacie Burgess has been hired as its Vice President of Communications. With her historic appointment, Burgess will become
BOSTON, MA – Fenway Health, a Boston-based community health center, marks 50 years of service this year. Founded in 1971 as part of the free
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
Appointment: Professor of Epidemiology, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health; Professor of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine; Director, UCLA Center for
Sean Cahill, PhD is Director of Health Policy Research at the Fenway Institute, Affiliate Associate Clinical Professor of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, and Adjunct
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, April 7, 2021—A new study published in LGBT Health found that 13.1% of currently identified transgender people have detransitioned at some point in their
Brian Bakofen, DO, is Interim Medical Director at Fenway Health. He has been a primary care physician at Fenway Health since 2011. Dr. Bakofen graduated
Health care should be a right, not a privilege. Since 1971, Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the people in our
Harold du Four-Anderson, M.Ed, LADC I, is a Substance Abuse Transition of Care Clinician at Beacon Health Options, and has decades of HIV/AIDS advocacy and
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 24, 2021—Fenway Health congratulates Dr. Rachel Levine on her historic and bipartisan Senate confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department
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
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,
Here at Fenway Health, the generous support of our community helps us everyday to fulfill our mission to enhance the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community
We are excited to announce that Supraja Rajagopalan, MD, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, was selected for the Carl J. Shapiro Institute Medical Education Scholarship Program from
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
Here at Fenway Health, we strive to deliver high quality, compassionate care that doesn’t just keep our patients healthy – it changes lives. Hearing how
This is a historic moment for Fenway Health. As we approach our 50th year, we are proud of the legacy we have built together, our
“I moved to Boston ten years ago in 2010, which is about as long I’ve been involved with Fenway Health. I began as a patient,
“History isn’t something you look back at and say it was inevitable, it happens because people make decisions…those moments are cumulative realities.” – Marsha P.
In August, we shared a blog post, From Words to Action: Mapping the Fenway Health Racial Equity and Social Justice Journey, with you that set
“I love to say that I married into the Fenway family. I first got involved with Fenway because my boyfriend – now husband – was
This week marks Transgender Awareness Week, a time to honor, celebrate, and fight for our transgender and gender non-conforming community. Transgender Awareness Weeks culminates with
2020 marks the 22nd anniversary of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year’s theme, “Gratitude and Remembrance,” honors the victims of anti-transgender hatred and violence
The voters have spoken: more than 74 million voters have chosen to move forward with new leadership in President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala
Boston, October 27, 2020 – The LGBT Aging Project, a program of The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health, announced today that it has received a
October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, an annual observance that highlights the human rights issues faced by intersex people around the world. The date was
Dr. Colleen Sloan A call to action for Healthcare providers: Addressing healthcare disparities for sexual and gender minority women Lore Mcspadden-Walker Health at Every Size
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
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
