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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) officials confirmed Friday that a fifth case of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported in Chicago -- this one residing in suburban DuPage County.
In response to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirming four cases of invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM), on Monday, June 8, State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) came into
Last week, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed four cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Chicago area.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Wednesday announced that they have been investigating three confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Chicago area
Starting Monday, June 15, the Sheridan Road Walk-In Clinic at Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) will begin to provide the full range of comprehensive sexual health screenings currently offered on a sliding fee scale, ins
Public health officials in Rhode Island say popular dating apps may be harmful for your health.
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) commemorated three decades of action with the HIV/AIDS community during its 30th Year Gala on Saturday, May 16.
In testimony before the Senate on Wednesday, Sir Elton John called on Congress to continue the fight against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
President Obama said: "We share your concern about conversion therapy and its devastating effects on the lives of transgender as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer youth. As part of our dedication to protecting Am
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) celebrated a number of milestones during its 2015 annual meeting held Monday at its flagship Brown Elephant location in Lakeview.
Gilead Sciences recently awarded the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) $100,000, becoming the first member of AFC's Corporate Partnership Program.
Out actor Daniel Franzese has endorsed use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to reduce the risk of contracting HIV.
The Illinois House Juvenile Justice Committee, on March 17, voted to send HB 217, a bill that prohibits so-called "conversion therapy" for Illinoisans under the age of 18, to a vote in the full House.
Registration is now open for Proud to Run, the annual 10K run and 5K run/walk taking place June 27 as part of Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Pride Week activities.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner today proposed a $31.5 billion budget for the state's next fiscal year that contains draconian cuts to the Illinois Department of Public Health and HIV services. The state's last fiscal yea
Because of the intense snowfall, Howard Brown Health Center's main clinic on Sheridan and Aris on Halsted will operate on a delayed schedule (11:00 a.m start) Monday, Feb. 2.
The Illinois health insurance marketplace has released a commercial featuring a gay couple.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will propose ending its ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced in a statement Tuesday.
Following this review, and taking into account the recommendations of advisory committees to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA, the agency will take the necessary steps to recommend a cha
Chicago officials announced Dec. 11 that Chicago Department of Public Health ( CDPH ) Commissioner Bechara Choucair will step down from his post at the end of December. He is to be replaced by CDPH Chief Medical Officer
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has anounced 18 award recipients of its 2014 Challenge Grants, a legacy program that awards financial support to organizations that are making a difference in the HIV epidemic and the
In a video released Monday to mark World AIDS Day, Olympian Greg Louganis says that he dreams of "zero new infections."
President Barack Obama has declared December 1 as World AIDS Day.
Monday, December 1st marks the 26th anniversary of World AIDS Day, commemorating those living with the AIDS virus, as well as those who have died from the disease.