That's right! It's time to talk about butts, and all the stuff you didn't think you needed to know from our own Anal Health Specialist, Dr. Gregory Rauch. Howard Brown's Anal Health Program: https://howardbrown.org/service/hpv-and-anal-health/ The Anchor Study https://anchorstudy.org/ International Anal Neoplasia Society https://iansoc.org/

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 ChengNo 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/k3r2uAjfuWY3Wpr26

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.  Tell us how you like the show! https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

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!  Tell us how you like the show! https://forms.gle/TdmtcrQUZ9Z8TK9W6

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!