Charting Queer Health

Episode 38 - LatinX? Latine? Latin@? Latinx Heritage Month with Mike Gutierrez

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!

Episode 37 - Who Is That Calling? It’s Howard Brown! Contact Tracing with Jose Clevenger

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!

Episode 36 - Dips, fish, face, and more! Talking Ballroom with Karma Munez

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!

Episode 35 - Queer Parenting, The Extended Cut!

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! 

Episode 34 - Polycules, Monogamy, Open Relationships, and More! Queer Relationships with Alissa Catiis

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. 

Episode 33 - Is The Worst Of Monkeypox Behind Us? With Dr. Anu Hazra

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. 

Episode 32 - Educating Our Healthcare Professionals! With Cec Hardacker

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! 

Episode 31 - Inclusive Drinking with Renauda Riddle

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. 

Episode 30 - What The Heck Is Prophylaxis? With Dr. Anu Hazra

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

Episode 29 - Drag Excellence 101 with Khloe Couleé

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