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
We are excited to announce that Dr. Kenneth H. Mayer, Medical Research Director at Fenway Health and Co-Director of The Fenway Institute, has been named
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
We are pleased to announce that the recipient of this year’s Michael A. Tye Leadership Award is Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW. Professor Bailey has
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)
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
Eileen MacDougall participated in her first AIDS Walk in 1988, pushing her young daughter in a stroller the whole way and feeling supported and encouraged
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
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
On Saturday, June 13, Boston will take to the streets to honor and fight for the Black and Brown trans community. The Trans Resistance Vigil
We are pleased to announce that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s Bureau of Primary Health Care has awarded the National LGBT Health Education
As a member of the National Coalition for Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), Fenway Health’s Violence Recovery Program supports the following statement from NCAVP: As anti-violence organizations
Recently, Fenway Health’s Gerardo Moreno-Serrano, MS, LMHC took part in Out in Tech’s virtual Because You’re Worth It panel that discussed self-love, our careers, and
The events of the last weeks have left so many of us struggling to find our way through enormous anger, sadness, dismay, and fear. Our
A man leaves a photograph at a memorial for George Floyd on Wednesday afternoon, after the death of Floyd on Monday night in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Larry Kramer, lifelong AIDS activist, playwright, and icon of the LGBTQIA+ community, passed away Wednesday at the age of 84. Kramer was renowned for his
As the global COVID-19 pandemic rages on, two groups of people continue to be the most at risk for becoming seriously ill or dying from
We are excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Potter, Director of LGBT Population Health, Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, and HMS Professor of Medicine at
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Mental Health Month. It has been observed each May in the United States since 1949. It
Our response to COVID-19 continues to evolve and this week we are launching testing and contact tracing here at Fenway Health. We have partnered with
Amika Brewster, Director of Patient Services and Financial Assistance, and Ellen LaPointe, CEO, model the donated masks. One of the most serious challenges facing us
Earlier this week, President Trump announced that he would halt immigration to the U.S. for two months on the grounds that he wants to prioritize
We’d like to recognize the fact the annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow. This community gathering celebrates the life
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
Isolation is probably the most prominent side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another, more insidious outcome: a surge in anti-Asian bigotry coupled with
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
Fenway Health advocates for legislation and budget priorities that align with its mission to serve the LGBTQIA+ community, those living with HIV/AIDS, and those who
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to get an accurate count of the population of the entire country. Even under normal circumstances, this
Paula and Sharon at an early AIDS Walk. Paula Bent began participating in the AIDS Walk & Run in the early-90’s after learning that her
Careers at Fenway HealthCheck out Fenway Health’s Career OpportunitiesJob Openings Work at Fenway Health At Fenway Health, we embrace a diverse, creative, and empowered workforce. Since 1971, community has
We’re excited to announce that staff dentist Tyler Sanslow, DMD, recently presented on behalf of Fenway Health at the American Institute of Dental Public Health
Immediately following the announcement of my appointment as Fenway Health’s new CEO, I began receiving supportive notes from friends and colleagues throughout the country. The
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
On behalf of the Fenway Health Board of Directors, I am thrilled to announce the selection of Ellen LaPointe, an experienced and dynamic leader, as
BOSTON, MA – The Board of Directors of Fenway Health announced today that it has selected Ellen LaPointe to be its next Chief Executive Officer.
LGBTQIA+ older adults expressed concerns about growing older in Massachusetts at a listening session of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Aging held at Fenway Health
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Aging is looking for a diverse group of LGBTQIA+ older adults, family, friends, allies, caregivers and providers to join in
Boston, November 20, 2019 — The Fenway Institute will release a new report on emerging best practices in the management of LGBTI people in correctional
We are pleased to announce that an article co-authored by Fenway Institute staff has been named the recipient of the 2019 Association for Gerontological Education
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
Massachusetts for Supervised Consumption Sites, a coalition of community members and experts, will gather at the State House to launch a push on October 22
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
On April 1, 2020, the federal Census will be in full swing. The information collected in this decennial event is used to determine political representation
Since 1971, Fenway Health has been dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment and the highest quality care to everyone who walks through our
Recently, Fenway Institute research staff members were selected to attend the 2019 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) in Washington, DC as HIV Advocacy Academy
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
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
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
The Fenway Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Search Committee for a new and permanent CEO has engaged a firm to
Pride Week has arrived in Boston, and there’s a lot to be excited about. This year’s Pride festivities mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Potter, Director of LGBT Population Health, Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, and HMS Professor of Medicine at Beth
We’re excited to announce that the Fenway Health Communications team has brought home a Gold award from the 2019 New England Society for Healthcare Communications
For over four decades years, Fenway Health has been making history, as chronicled in Thomas Martorelli’s 2012 book For People, Not for Profit: A History
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
BOSTON – MAY 15, 2019 — In honor of Pride Month this June, Reebok introduces its limited edition ‘Pride Collection’, bringing vibrant updates to the
We are pleased to announce that David Todisco, LICSW, has accepted the position of Director of Behavioral Health here at Fenway Health. In this role,
In 2015, AIDS Action and Fenway Health launched Getting to Zero Massachusetts (GTZ), forming a statewide coalition of 40 organizations to achieve the aims of
We are excited to announce that the Violence Recovery Program (VRP) at Fenway Health is now better able to provide services to the Southeastern Massachusetts
Left to right: Julie Dunn, Andrew D’Agostino, Kelly Rush (team captain), Matthias Vecanski, Mark Leonardo II, Gregory Rayo Absent Team Members: Joshua Young, Jesse Lee
David Todisco, Fenway Health’s Acting Director of Behavioral Health, attended the National Council for Behavioral Health (NatCon) annual conference on March 25 after winning a
On March 15, Fenway Health hosted a dinner for LGBTQ & Ally medical students, NP/PA students, and residents/fellows. Over 50 attendees had a great time
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
Fenway Health is excited to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Mass League of Community Health Centers’ GE Foundation SUSTAIN
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
We are excited to announce that the Fenway Health Communications team has been awarded Gold in the prestigious International Design Awards (IDA). The Communications team
Fenway Health’s dedicated staff members often go out into the community to advocate and educate on LGBTQ health topics. Gerardo Moreno‑Serrano, MS, LMHC, Bilingual Psychotherapist
Fenway Health is participating in an exciting collaborative with other health centers, hospitals, and community based organizations across the city whose goal is to meaningfully
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
Fenway Health is excited to have three 2019 Boston Marathon Team Fenway runners: Corbin Petro, Edward Boudrot, and Samantha Bellissimo. This year, John Hancock’s Non-Profit
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
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth Mayer, Co-Chair and Medical Research Director of The Fenway Institute, will give presentations on HIV prevention and
The Archives of Sexual Behavior, the official publication of the International Academy of Sex Research, has dedicated this month’s special issue on bisexuality to the life and
As we begin 2019, the Board of Directors of Fenway Health remains committed to identifying the right Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead one of
Registration is now open for the 34th Annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston on Sunday, June 2, 2019. We’re offering a special perk for early birds:
Dear Fenway Health community, The past year has been one full of changes here at Fenway Health. Change is rarely easy – in fact, it
In Massachusetts, lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth are almost three times as likely as heterosexual youth (61.1% vs. 23.9%) to report feeling sad or helpless
LGBTQ people experience significant health disparities throughout their lives, and a lack of adequate health data on this patient population leads to further barriers to
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
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
The Fenway Institute and Harvard Medical School are proud to announce a new educational opportunity for health care providers this spring. Advancing Excellence in Health
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
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 recently hosted surveyors from The Joint Commission for our regular, unannounced accreditation site visit. This site visit process, conducted every three years, is
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
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
The Women’s Health Team at Fenway Health is happy to announce a call for proposals for the inaugural Judy Bradford Community Grant as well as
