On January 17, America will honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As one of our nation’s greatest leaders, Dr.
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
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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
A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the global disparities in the knowledge and utilization of treatment as prevention (TasP) in
As you may have seen in recent news, the state of Massachusetts has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths over the last
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
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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
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
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.
Please be advised that Fenway Health will be open and seeing patients and clients on Monday, October 11, 2021, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This yearly observance
Policy aligns with new national strategy to defeat COVID-19 and recommendations from healthcare/hospital associations and hundreds of health care systems across the country September 16,
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
It has now been approximately a year and a half since Massachusetts had its first case of SARS-COV-2 – also known as COVID-19 – infection.
Nancy Lynn Goldberg, an AIDS Action supporter for 30 years, understands the power of one person to make a world of difference. In 1991, the
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,
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
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
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
In this three part series, Dr. Kenneth H. Mayer, Fenway Health Medical Research Director and Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, reflects on the 40th anniversary
In this three part series, Dr. Kenneth H. Mayer, Fenway Health Medical Research Director and Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, reflects on the 40th anniversary
As part of our continuing efforts to improve the accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines, Fenway Health is opening a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at our AIDS
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
April 18-24 marked Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week. Here at Fenway Health, our Informatics and Data team members play a critical role every day in
BOSTON, MA—Fenway Health announces today that Aimee Carew-Lyons, PhD, RN, CPNP, will join the organization as its Chief Clinical Officer. Carew-Lyons brings 30 years of
This study is testing the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses.
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.
The guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin’s trial affirmed what we all saw with our own eyes—the senseless murder of George Floyd. These verdicts mean that
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
Bisola Ojikutu is an Adjunct Faculty member at The Fenway Institute. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; an Associate Physician,
Dr. Brian Dodge is the Director of the University of Arizona Institute for LGBT Studies and a Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences
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
Edward Boyer is an Adjunct Faculty Member at The Fenway Institute. He is also Director of Academic Development, Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and
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
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 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
Remote study! Are you trans or gender non-conforming? Want to improve your sexual health?
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,
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
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
On January 15, The Fenway Institute concluded recruitment for the Phase 3 clinical trial of the efficacy of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Over the course
We Believe That Everyone Deserves Access To High-Quality, Affordable Health Care Has your employment situation recently changed? Are you currently uninsured? If you live in
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
Yesterday, the world watched in horror as violent mobs laid siege to our nation’s Capitol, fueled by the President’s continued false allegations of election fraud.
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
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
“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,
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
COVID-19 Information and Resources COVID-19 Vaccine Information COVID-19 Resources & Information Click for a list of studies that are currently recruiting participants. Current Studies While
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
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
Elections have consequences, especially for folks who experience impacts of the intersections of homophobia, transphobia and racism that our LGBTQIA+ community and others face daily. Here
Greetings from the staff at The Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Program! As you may know, we were forced to close the doors at our Kneeland
2020 has brought with it challenges that few of us could have predicted. We are now seven months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, the likes
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
Need help staying on top of your PrEP? We’re researching new ways to help!
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)
PITTSBURGH, August 12, 2020 – Men at particular risk for HIV are very likely to consistently take prevention medication during vacations when their odds of
The fact that racism is a public health crisis comes as no surprise. Perhaps the surprise is that it has taken so long for this
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
Fenway Health is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the pilot site, in partnership with Audacious Inquiry, the University of Washington’s Clinical
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
Fenway Health is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2021. Each new member brings a wealth
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
The 23rd International AIDS Conference – also known this year as AIDS 2020: Virtual – is underway this week, as researchers, physicians, and advocates around the
Over the past month, America has begun a long overdue conversation about the legacy of violence and discrimination against our Black community. It’s abundantly clear
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
