CHICAGO — On Thursday, Nov. 13, Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, will hold its third annual National Diabetes Awareness Month Fair. In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Howard Brown seeks to raise awareness for patients and communities disproportionately impacted by diabetes. The event will feature a panel discussion on health equity and technology, a flavorful, heart-healthy cooking demonstration, a resource fair, a health and vaccination station and more. Resources will be available in both English and Spanish to increase accessibility. See here for the full programming schedule.
Participating will be:
Dr. Travis Gayles, CEO of Howard Brown Health
Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health
Alderman Stephanie Coleman
Dr. Geraldine Luna, MD, MPH, VP of Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA)
Itiona “Essie Marie” Scott, Founder and CEO of Essie Marie’s Hearty Healthy Dressings
Paulo Colby, Founder and CEO of PCF Wellness Consulting, Inc.
The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kennedy King College – U Building, Great Hall, 740 W 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60621
About Howard Brown Health:
Howard Brown Health is a federally qualified health center serving more than 38,000 adults and youth at seven health centers across Chicago. Howard Brown Health offers a range of key services including medical care, behavioral care, dental care, young adult care, sexual care, and aging adult care. As the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, Howard Brown Health continually provides services and programs to all patients, regardless of their health insurance coverage status and ability to pay.