Episode 78: 50 Years of Care: Howard Brown Health, Legacy, and the Future of LGBTQ+ Health

About this episode

Mary leads a conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, discussing its legacy and future in LGBTQ+ health.

In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary leads a powerful conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health organizations. With guests Staci Bush, Ron Nunziato, Jessica Halem, and current CEO Dr. Travis Gayles, the discussion traces Howard Brown’s past, present, and future. Together, they reflect on the organization’s early days, the HIV/AIDS crisis, the fight for culturally competent care, and the political realities shaping LGBTQ+ health today. From personal stories to policy, this episode uplifts a community-centered legacy and the urgent work ahead. Episode Highlights - Dr. Travis Gayles on leading Howard Brown through a shifting political and public health landscape - Ron Nunziato on the organization’s early days and its transformation during the AIDS crisis - Jessica Halem and Staci Bush on culturally competent care and the legacy of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project Links and Resources - Howard Brown Health: https://howardbrown.org/ - Liberating Healthcare: https://donate.howardbrown.org/campaign/678582/donate If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Gathering Ground and leave us a review! Follow…

People in this episode

Host: Mary

Guests: Staci Bush, Ron Nunziato, Jessica Halem, Dr Travis Gayles

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ health
• Howard Brown Health
• HIV/AIDS crisis
• culturally competent care
• community-centered legacy

Keywords

• healthcare
• non-profit
• political realities
• personal stories
• policy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Howard Brown Health, Liberating Healthcare

Books & works: Gathering Ground

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