To Kick-Off Pride Month, De Blasio Administration Publishes New York City’s First-Ever LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights
To kick-off Pride Month, the de
"Pride Month is not only a time to celebrate how far we have come, but also decide how we are going to move forward together," said Mayor
"The LGBTQ Health Care Bill Of Rights is a groundbreaking effort, essential to understanding and eliminating health disparities for individuals who live at the intersection of many cultural backgrounds and experience stigma at every corner. Our LGBTQ New Yorkers have diverse health needs and they should not be discriminated against or overlooked," says First Lady of NYC Chirlane McCray, who leads the city's mental health efforts. "The Bare It All campaign is refreshing and shamelessly unapologetic - totally in tune with New Yorkers who will not be silenced."
"Equitable, judgment-free, comprehensive health care is a right that every
"As the city celebrates Pride, we have a clear message for all New Yorkers: it is your right to be treated with dignity and professionalism by your doctor, no matter who you have sex with or what your gender identity is. If you are not treated respectfully, find a new doctor," said Health Commissioner Dr.
"Everyone in
"We need to empower LGBTQ people with the knowledge that their health matters and with strategies to access the best possible culturally responsive health care," said Dr.
Both the "Bare It All"campaign and the LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights were designed as tools to make health care services more accessible for and accountable to LGBTQ New Yorkers. For the campaign, the
These two new efforts are also part of the City's plan to End the Epidemic, a
The Administration has also enhanced services to address LGBTQ homelessness, including opening a 24-hour drop-in center in Harlem specializing in the LGBTQI community, and the first-ever City-funded transitional independent living homes with specialized services for transgender youth. Earlier this year, the de
City agencies and Administration officials will also participate in Pride events in all five boroughs this month. DOHMH will distribute safer sex products as well as health literature and other promotional materials. More information about these events can be found here.
"I commend DOHMH Commissioner Bassett for detailing the rights and protections of LGBTQ+ people in health care access and protections," said Brooklyn Borough President
State Senator
"Experience tells us that silence equals death," said Council Member
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"No matter who you love or how you identify, each and every person deserves compassionate, quality health care delivered with understanding and respect," said Majority Leader
"The message this bill of rights and campaign send is crystal clear: LGBTQ New Yorkers have a right to quality healthcare," said Council Member
"More inclusive health care, especially for sexual health, requires new cultural competencies from providers. The LGBTQ community is finding new ways to identify, or not to identify at all. The LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights and "Bare it All" campaign will help New Yorkers secure medical services that respect their gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. LGBTQ people who are informed and empowered can hold health care providers accountable for the quality of service they deserve," said Council Member
"The city is sending a strong message that every
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"We at the Bronx Trans Health Space (BTHS) know how hard it can be for some patients to open up about their sexual practices," said
"These two initiatives represent a major step towards LGBTQ New Yorkers feeling safe and secure in their ability to access affirming and supportive healthcare in NYC", said
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