Boston-based Health Institute Leads the Way in Transgender Health Research
Despite growing societal awareness and acceptance, transgender people still face significant barriers to health and wellness. Researchers from The Fenway Institute have published a Lancet series of papers on transgender health needs in an...
Senator Markey to hold press conference on gun violence at Fenway
In support of the passage of strong gun safety legislation in Congress, Bay State U.S. Senator Edward Markey will hold a press conference on gun violence this Friday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Fenway Health's Ansin...
New England senators call to update gay, bisexual blood donor restrictions
In response to COVID-19, a group of 15 US senators have called upon the Food and Drug Administration to update blood donation restrictions on gay and bisexual men. Among those who signed...
Mass. Commission on LGBT Aging brings key concerns front and center
At Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Aging's most recent listening session, hosted by and held at Fenway Health, older LGBT adults raised concerns ranging from the ability of assisted living and nursing home facilities to...
Honoring Philanthropist Frank Ribaudo, CRI Summer Party in P’town Returns to Red Inn
The tradition of sipping cocktails and saving lives in a beautiful setting returns on Saturday, July 23, when the Boston-based Community Research Initiative reprises its annual Summer Party in Provincetown. The festivities take place from noon...
Five inspiring leaders added to Fenway Health board of directors
With its 40-year history making of life healthier for Boston's LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS and their neighbors, it's no surprise that Fenway Health is bringing five new members with inspirational track records of stellar...
‘Only LGBTQ-specific psychiatric inpatient program in US’—Vermont’s Brattleboro Retreat—to stay open
Due to financial issues, Vermont's Brattleboro Retreat has been under intense pressure to close, or severely cut back its services, reported The Keene Sentinel last week.
“In consultation with the Board of Trustees, we are...
Boston Medical Centers Welcome Transmasculine Prospective Parents
Fenway Health has a proud tradition of helping our clients grow and care for their families. Since 1983, we have been an international pioneer in helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people become parents. While transgender...
Fenway Institute: Trump administration expanded anti-LGBT policies in 2019
The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health today released its annual policy brief laying out the Trump administration's expansion of anti-LGBT policies over the past year.
“During Donald Trump’s third year as president, we moved from...
In observance of World AIDS Day, Boston University hosts Dec. 2 panel
In conjunction with World AIDS Day 2019, the Boston University School of Public Health is hosting a Dec. 2 panel to explore the possibility and real challenges of eradicating AIDS at a global level. (World...
