Health & Wellness

Allies in Hope brought Houstonians together on April 18 for the 2026 Walk to End HIV, marking the 37th year of one of the city’s most visible and enduring HIV awareness events. Held at Memorial…

Houston hydroponic farmer C.C. Brooks is using innovative growing methods to address food access, support marginalized communities, and build systems rooted in equity, education, and sustainability.

Reality TV stars are taking their platforms to Capitol Hill as cuts to HIV drug assistance programs threaten access to lifesaving care for thousands of low-income Americans.

Daniel Lombroso’s SXSW documentary 'Manhood' investigates the booming girth-enhancement industry, using humor and empathy to explore masculinity, shame, and the men seeking confidence through cosmetic procedures.

After a life-altering injury, Malissa Dunnings shifted from financial services to wellness, founding Composition ID Houston with a focus on sustainability, representation, and long-term health.

Founded by Emma Weyand and Itzel Ibarra, Houston’s Revival Run Crew offers pace-inclusive fitness rooted in queer community, advocacy, and connection beyond the run.

For JuJu Faragher, wellness is a lived, imperfect practice. Through yoga, storytelling, and community work, he centers rest, affirmation, and collective care for LGBTQ people.

After a serious injury, Thomas Ramon rediscovered wellness through hiking and community. Now an ambassador for LGBTQ Outdoors Houston, he’s creating inclusive, accessible spaces for queer people to connect with nature.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has advanced HIV care through groundbreaking research, compassionate medicine, and unrelenting advocacy, helping lead the world toward a future free of the virus.

The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and education to support Houston’s LGBTQ communities.