In Recognition of Pride, New York Health and Hospitals Opens Two New Pride Health Centers for LGBTQ Patients
In recognition of National Pride Month,
"With the opening of two more Pride Centers, we are reaffirming our commitment to guaranteeing inclusive and comprehensive care to LGBTQ communities," said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr.
"The opening of our two new Pride Health Centers further demonstrates Health + Hospitals' commitment to ensure all New Yorkers have access to culturally responsive, high-quality health care," said
"We are incredibly proud to open the
"We take great pride in our continued investment to ensure that we provide culturally responsive care to all New Yorkers," said
"This is an incredibly important step to ensure LGBTQ youth and adults have access to the healthcare they need. The LGBTQ community faces extraordinary barriers to accessing culturally-competent healthcare. Discrimination and lack of available services put LGBTQ people at heightened risk for a whole range of health issues, and I'm so proud that NYC is continuing to lead in providing access to life-saving care," said Congresswoman
"With both LGBTQ rights and access to healthcare under attack, it's imperative that local governments empower the LGBTQ community. That's exactly what these Pride Health Centers are doing, and I couldn't be prouder of my city. I want to thank First Lady Chirlane McCray and the
"LGBTQ New Yorkers suffer disproportionately from substance abuse, depression, and sexually transmitted infections. Given historic biases within the medical community, members of our community are also far less likely to have access to quality care. The expansion of Pride Health Centers across our city is a significant move towards fixing these inequities. As we approach the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, I'm grateful to see our city act on its responsibility to provide high-quality access to all New Yorkers regardless of their gender identity or expression," said State Senator
"I congratulate
"As someone who represents an area that was ground zero for the AIDS epidemic and has seen the damage that culturally-insensitive health treatment can cause, I knew that one of my top priorities as Chair of the Council's
"The opening of these new Pride Health Centers is welcome news for LGBTQ New Yorkers," said NYC Council LGBT Caucus Chair
"No matter who you are, you should feel that quality healthcare is available, accessible, and welcoming. I thank Bellevue for cementing their commitment to serving all New Yorkers, and going an extra step to create a comfortable environment for LGBTQ youth and adults," said Council Member
The new Pride Health Centers will provide LGBTQ-affirming care to the
NYC Health + Hospitals Pride Health Centers:
* (NEW)
*
* (NEW)
*
*
*
*
*
LGBTQ services specifically tailored for youth and adolescents can be found at
Patients can make an appointment by calling 844-NYC-4NYC.
To promote the NYC Health + Hospitals Pride Health Centers, the health system has produced two short videos featuring providers and patients that underscore our commitment to health equity. Other promotional elements include a social media advertising campaign running throughout June on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with a call to action for LGBTQ patients to make an appointment at a nearby
In 2018,
About
* * *
-
- "LGBTQ Care for NYC" awareness campaign launched on social media
-
Sen. Leahy Issues Statement on President Trump Signing Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act
Concerned Veterans for America Issues Statement on Launch of Veterans Community Care Program
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News