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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis during his time in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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‘Enough is enough’: Gay CDC official resigns, says ‘nation’s health security is at risk’

By Matt Tracy

A general view shows the CVS Health Finance Center at CVS headquarters of CVS Health Corp in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S. October 30, 2023.

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CVS avoids covering twice-yearly injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy

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

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New York City sees seasonal increase in mpox cases

By Matt Tracy

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

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Clinicians call on Hochul to approve shield law to protect youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

NYC H+H/Metropolitan CEO Julian John cuts the ribbon to mark the relaunch of the Pride Health Center.

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NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Metropolitan relaunches Pride Health Center

By Dashiell Allen

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón looks at the camera during a portrait with the American Flag in the background.

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Puerto Rico restricts gender-affirming care for people under 21

By Matt Tracy

Enjoying Callen-Lorde's tea dance fundraiser on July 12 in Water Mill.

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Callen-Lorde hosts annual Hamptons Tea Dance fundraiser

By Gay City News

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. listens at a Make Oklahoma Healthy Again kickoff event at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. June 26, 2025.

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RFK abruptly cancels meeting of task force responsible for determining preventive services

By Matt Tracy

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media alongside US President Donald Trump in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025.

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DOJ probes providers of youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2024.

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Sigh of relief after Supreme Court upholds PrEP coverage, other preventive services

By Matt Tracy

National HIV Testing Day

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Callen-Lorde and Brita Filter mark HIV Testing Day in Union Square

By Gay City News

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Advocates rally called on New York City to follow through on a proposal to abolish labor policies that allow for home care aides to work for 24 hours, but only receive 13 hours worth of pay.

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LGBTQ advocates join protracted push to improve conditions for home care aides

By Rohan Zhou-Lee

The Food and Drug Administration approved another injectable form of PrEP on June 18.

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FDA approves twice-yearly injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy

Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department.

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New York City’s LGBTQ community faces mental health disparities, but resources are available

By Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department

Walkers move along during the 40th annual AIDS Walk New York.

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40th annual AIDS Walk New York brings in nearly $2 million

By Donna Aceto

More from Around NYC

NY: Thousands celebrate the West Indian Day Parade.

Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner outline security measures for J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade

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Costume designer and band leader Natasha Hinds of Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz, surrounded by costumes ready for children to compete in the August 30 Junior costume competition on the streets of Crown Heights, and the Brooklyn Museum grounds.

Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz to depict the five senses of carnival in junior competition on Aug. 30

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