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HIV/AIDS activists protest at Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office on Sept. 11 — roughly three weeks before a key deadline to renew PEPFAR funding.

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HIV/AIDS activists protest potential PEPFAR funding cuts at McCarthy’s office

By Matt Tracy

Members of Rainbow Hieghts Club at 25 Elm Place in Brooklyn.

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Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

By Emily Sawaked

Injectable PrEP, approved by the FDA in 2021 to prevent HIV, now has the backing of the US Preventive Services Task Force.

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Panel’s endorsement paves the way for insurance coverage of injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy

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

Acting New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald is encouraging folks at risk of mpox to get the two-dose vaccine.

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New York launches mpox vaccination campaign

By Matt Tracy

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