Charting Queer Health

We are joined by Dr. Francesco Tani to chat about alcohol. Is it as bad for you as we think? Are you an "alcoholic"? Does liquor before beer actually make you sick? Am I responsible for what happened when I was drunk? How does one stop? We delve into all the questions you've had regarding alcohol, and more! 

Telehealth has been around far longer than you might think. From colored flairs to the telegraph to Zoom links, telehealth is changing the game for healthcare providers across the country. We are joined by Dr. Sam Lin, our Telehealth Clinical Lead, to discuss how Howard Brown is using telehealth to advance care and breakdown barriers to medicine.  Click here for more information on our telehealth services. Click here to let us know what you think about Charting Queer Health! 

We're back! Today, we have two incredible guests from our behavioral health department talking about group therapy. Join us to learn how it is more than a church basement or a 12-step program. Click here to learn more about Howard Brown Health's group therapy program, and click here to let us know what you think of the show! 

Since it is once again in the news, we unearthed our episode regarding gender-affirming healthcare for minors. What are we actually doing? What is permanent? What is possible? Minor Youth Hormone Program Coordinator Sam Clubb walks us through everything.  Get more info about Howard Brown Health's Minor Youth Hormone Program here: https://howardbrown.org/transhealth/youth-hormone-program/ Let us know what you think of Charting Queer Health!  https://forms.gle/pyWZBoFLbwsJGsva7

That's right! We're talking about it: religion, the trauma, the benefits, the symptoms, crafting a spirituality you can thrive in, and more. Strap in, it's a big episode!  More About The Guest:  "Ellie Hutchison Cervantes (she/her) is an asexual woman and survivor of religious trauma. Through her work as a lay spiritual leader, community builder, and social impact communicator, she aims to support both individual and collective healing. Ellie is published in Beyond Worship: Meditations on Queer Worship, Liturgy, & Theology and holds a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary." Resources and Further Reading: An overview of Religious Trauma Syndrome by Dr. Marlene Winell, who coined the term. A Ritual for LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Religious Trauma by Ellie Hutchison Cervantes (printable version here). Queer Theology - a podcast, educational platform, and online community for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology by Patrick Cheng No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dr. Richard Schwartz   Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez - discusses the marriage of religion and political power in America A short survey about Charting Queer Health: https://forms.gle/y9EhGhAJyht7MGZeA

How are those pearly whites? We discuss all things dental with Howard Brown Health's Northside dental director, Dr. Teofilo Limosnero. Why is it connected, but separate from, primary care? Why do we think going to the dentist hurts? How personal is it to let someone stick their hands in your mouth? All these questions and more, answered! Howard Brown's dental program: https://howardbrown.org/service/dental-services/ Give us your thoughts! https://forms.gle/k3r2uAjfuWY3Wpr26

We've unearthed one of our earliest episodes to dive back into how we view ourselves in the context of online relationships!    Tell us how you like Charting Queer Health! Take this short survey: https://forms.gle/k3r2uAjfuWY3Wpr26

We are joined by Dr. Paviella Foster, Chief Program Officer here at Howard Brown Health, to talk about how we serve our young people. Is the next generation really more "woke"? What is our healthcare for young people missing? How do we meet them where they are? What are the consequences that happen when we don't listen? All these questions and more, answered!  Tell us how you like charting Queer Health! Take the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9

We continue our detailed look at everything ADHD. There's so much to learn! Who it effects, why, the different types, and more! So much information we had to split it into two parts. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Some ADHD resources here: www.chadd.org www.understood.org Tell us how you like charting Queer Health! Take the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

We take a detailed look at everything ADHD. There's so much to learn! Who it effects, why, the different types, and more! So much information we had to split it into two parts. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Some ADHD resources here: www.chadd.org www.understood.org Tell us how you like charting Queer Health! Take the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

We speak with Anish Tailor, a urban planning expert, on how Chicago's legacy and neighborhoods are shaped by water and what we can do to better our relationship with that water. To learn more about the Fresh Water Lab, visit www.freshwaterlab.org.    Tell us how you like charting Queer Health! Take the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

We dive into the phenomenon of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Is it more than the winter blues? How do we manage it? How do we talk about it?  Important Hotlines:  National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255). Trans life line: 877.565.8860 (United States) NAMI Chicago helpline: 833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244) Illinois Department of Human Services Suicide and Crisis (including Substance Use) Lifeline: 988 Let us know how you like the show! https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

To observe World AIDS Day on December 1st, we chat with Kevin Beerman about the reality of living with HIV; how his perception of his condition has changed, how and when he discloses his status, and where he thinks society needs to go to bring the number of new cases to zero. 

So you think you know about diabetes, huh? We dive into the intricacies of living with diabetes, the price of insulin, and how to empower people instead of policing them. For information regarding Howard Brown Health's Diabetes Case Management, email diabetesssupport@howardbrown.org! 

As midterm election ballots continue to be counted across the country, we are bringing this episode out of the archives to remind us how important it is that we continue to use our voices to ensure we will have a future we all feel welcome in. 

Jaylen had so much to say, we are releasing the extended cut of his interview! Enjoy!

We dive into everything you need to know about treating young people with gender affirming hormones. Is it reversible? How do they consent to this? Are the kids alright? Find information on Howard Brown's Minor Youth Hormone Program here.

We dive into all things go-go! Is it sex work? What's it like? What's the hardest part of the job? You can find Boy J's Instagram here and Graham's Instagram here! 

On this weeks episode, we hear from Mike Gutierrez, Program Manager for Ryan White and Co-Chair of the LatinX Committee, about LatinX Heritage month. We learn why the month spans September and October, hear about important LatinX contributors to medicine, and more!

We take with Jose Clevenger, Manager of our Contact Tracing department, to hear all about how Howard Brown Health goes about reaching out to people who might need care. Whether it's COVID, MPV, or something else, you can count on Howard Brown Health to reach out to anyone who might have been exposed and needs care. Learn more here!

We dive into what ballroom culture is, get our ballroom vocabulary right, and learn all about the community that has given queer culture so much. You can find Karma's Instagram here, their YouTube here, and click here to learn more about the Big Orange Ball!

We revisit one of our most listened to episodes to dive even deeper into the topic of queer parenting! Enjoy almost 50 minutes of unheard wisdom from Danielle and Katie about exposing your kiddos to pronouns, the Roe V. Wade decision, and facing adversity as a queer couple. Enjoy! 

Let's face it, queer relationships come in all forms! There is monogamy, non-monogamy, polycules, open relationships, and the list keeps going. On top of that, our world is not set up to foster queer relationships. We dive into what that looks like and how to have a healthy queer relationship with Alissa Catiis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and relationship therapist. 

Now a few months into the pandemic, we talk with Dr. Anu Hazra to learn more about where monkeypox has been, and where its headed! Click here or here to learn more. 

We chat about the Midwest LGBTQ+ Healthcare Symposium, or MLHS, and learn about how we keep our healthcare professionals up to date on culturally informed care, best practices, and more! Click here to join us at the symposium! 

We chat with Renauda Riddle, co-owner of Nobody's Darling, to learn all about what makes a queer gathering space inclusive, what intentionality looks like, the hurdles involved with owning a bar as a queer person of color, and where to get the best margaritas in the city. 

We are joined by friend of the show Dr. Anu Hazra to discuss STIs, prophylaxis, dick colds, and more!

We chat with Chicago drag performer Khloe Couleé about black drag in the city, gender expression, political activism, and more! 

We are joined by Mony Ruiz-Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, to talk about the landmark overturning of Roe V. Wade. We discuss what the right to privacy is, what packing the court entails, how to insulate ourselves from potential change and more! Visit www.equalityillinois.us.

I talk with Katie Metos, Vice President of External Relations, and Danielle Nolen-Ragland, Internal Communications Representative, about their queer families, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, raising culturally intelligent kiddos, and more!

We are joined by queer historian and LGBTQ Hall of Fame Member Owen Keehnen to discuss the origins of Chicago's queer spaces, the Belmont rocks, and how being yourself is the most radical act of queer liberation. To learn more about Owen's work, go to www.owenkeehnen.com.

We welcome back Joey Metler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to talk about Chemical Sex! We dive in a debunk misconceptions, learn best practices, and hear how ChemSex is something everyone should be educated about.

We chat with Channyn Parker, Director of Strategic Partnerships, to learn what South Side Pride is all about! We dive into the historical context of Chicago neighborhoods, intersectionality as it relates to Pride, and how we deliver on Howard Brown's pledge to create better health outcomes for those that need them. If you are interested in supporting either of the organizations that organize South Side Pride, you can visit https://www.pridesouthside.org/2022chicagoblackpride for more info. 

We are joined again by Dr. Anu Hazra to get the down-low on Monkeypox. What is it? What are the symptoms? Do I have to be worried? Can I get a vaccine? For more info visit https://bit.ly/3sWbkBu or howardbrown.org.

In part two of our Pride series, we are again joined by Tracy Baim (LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame member, queer historian, and journalist) to talk about rainbow washing, inclusivity in the queer community, and how to advocate for a better tomorrow. 

In part one of our Pride series, we are joined by Tracy Baim (LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame member, queer historian, and journalist) to break down the origins of Pride and who we have to thank for the progress we've made. 

We talk with Mr. Chicago Leather 2014 Miguel Torres about the leather community, kink at Pride, vac-beds, pup play, and more! Consider this your "Leather 101!" For more information on the leather community, visit https://www.imrl.com or www.howardbrown.org!

Caitlin Williams, Manager of Substance Use Services and Clinical Psychologist, dives into the concept of harm reduction with us, including what medication assisted treatment is and how it can help people who want to reevaluate their use of opiates. 

We talk with Joey Metler, Supervising Behavioral Health Clinician, about the overdose treatment drug naloxone (Narcan), how to spot an overdose, why needle exchange programs are vital, and more! 

We sit down with our TGNC Community Health Manager, Trisha Holloway Riddle, to discuss what that acronym even means, what trans affirming healthcare is, and more! 

We speak with Carina from Queer Family Planning to learn how Howard Brown assists queer families of all kinds in adding to their families! We talk about sperm acquisition, surrogacy, insurance coverage, and more! 

We are joined by Dr. Anu Hazra to discuss Asian Pacific Islander Desi-American Heritage Month! Why are so many identities included in that acronym? What are the misconceptions we have when it comes to APIDA identities? How does those play into culturally competent healthcare?

We talk with Shonita Lewis, Director of Practice Operations, and Maria Marquez, Associate Director of Practice Operations for the North Region, to discuss how operations can transform a patient's experience at with healthcare. 

That's right! Our own anal health specialist Dr. Gary Bucher is here to talk with us about all things butts - douching, anal cancer, anoscopes, Twitter videos, and more!

We talk with one of our prenatal case managers, Rachel Thomas, to learn more about Black Maternal Health Week, doula care, Centering, and more! 

We chat with Dr. Toks Adegboro from our Broadway Youth Center about how we can best care for the young people in our communities, the biggest challenges they face, and more! 

We are joined by Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jamie Umanzor - along with a panel of guests - to discuss all things bisexuality! Is that even the right term? What are we missing in the conversation surrounding bisexuality? How do we combat bi erasure?

We talk with Howard Brown's resident gerontologist, Dr. Martin Gorbien, to talk about the unique challenges queer people face as they age, the state of nursing homes in America, and how we can look differently at aging. 

We got to sit down with David Ernesto Munar, the CEO of Howard Brown Health, to discuss what a Federally Qualified Health Center even is, how Howard Brown is doing, and where its going. 

Across the country, we see more and more laws that are designed to take away the rights of queer individuals at school, in the workplace, and at home. We talk with Tim Wang, Director of Policy and Advocacy, to learn how Howard Brown fights for equity both in Chicago and across the nation, and how we as queer people can support our community in places like Texas and Florida. For more information on the bills mentioned, go to www.howardbrown.org/era/advocacy/

As a member of the queer community, fear of the doctor's office can be real. We talk with Dr. Cory Brown to figure out how we can maximize our working relationships with our providers.