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The statehouse in Alabama is where lawmakers approved a ban on gender-affirming care for youth. The law has been held up by the courts, but the state is now allowed to enforce it.

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Appeals court allows Alabama to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

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States that protect transgender care now try to absorb demand

By Jeff McMillan and Hannah Schoenbaum, AP

Trans youth in Florida must travel further to access gender-affirming care than youth in other states.

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Florida youth drive further for gender-affirming care

By Emily Sawaked

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo

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Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to become first out NIAID director

By Emily Sawaked

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

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NYC sexual health clinics still operating at reduced capacity

By Nico Lang

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Mpox cases remain low in New York City

By Emily Sawaked

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.

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New York State offering HIV self-testing kits

By Emily Sawaked

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and LGBTQ advocates in Albany earlier this year.

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New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy

Glenn Magpantay speaks at a news conference hosted by Apicha Community Health Center in Jackson Heights on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

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Apicha unveils study on health needs of LGBTQ API New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy

AIDS Walk New York generated $2.1 million for GMHC and other service organizations in the tri-state area.

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AIDS Walk New York brings in $2.1 million

By Donna Aceto

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Report: debt ceiling talks could impact HIV, STI funding

By Matt Tracy

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FDA finalizes new gay blood donation policy

By Matt Tracy

In September of last year, New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald signed an order allowing pharmacists to administer the mpox vaccine without requiring a prescription.

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New York launches mpox vaccination campaign

By Matt Tracy

The antibiotic doxycycline is being utilized as a tool to combat sexually transmitted infections.

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Research shows antibiotic could prevent STIs among gay men, trans women

By Matt Tracy

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Op-Ed | As federal court ruling threatens ACA, now is the time for New York to increase access to PrEP

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Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors, adults

By Summer Ballentine and Heather Hollingsworth, AP

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