NEW YORK (August 7, 2023) — Today Callen-Lorde released the following statement from Uri Belkind, MD, Associate Director of Medicine for Adolescent Medicine in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirming its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children. “It is my hope the recent unanimous decision from the Board of Directors of the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The NY Safe Haven for Transgender Youth and Families Act Signed into Law NEW YORK (June 25, 2023) — Today New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed The NY Safe Haven for Transgender Youth and Families Act into law. “The passage of this bill highlights New York’s progressive values and reiterates […]
Callen-Lorde has received a grant from the New York State Department of Health to provide transgender healthcare training to medical professionals. The goal of Transgender Clinical Scholars Training Pilot Program is to address the severe shortage of providers who deliver healthcare to transgender people across the state. “Transgender people often struggle to find medical providers […]
Everyone deserves access to high-quality medical care, and Callen-Lorde condemns Project Veritas and their attempt to viciously exploit gender affirming care for political gain. Their actions have threatened the right to privacy of patients and medical staff around the country. As a health center with more than 50 years of providing care to LGBTQ+ New […]
Zil Goldstein, FNP-BC, AAHIVS – Associate Director of Medicine, TGNB Health Visibility can be complicated for many trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming (TGNB/GNC) people. Transitioning – or not transitioning – is an individual choice and may be impacted by many factors including safety and access to health care, among others. Visibility is also about being […]
Each year on March 31st, we recognize Transgender Day of Visibility – a day to celebrate and honor the lives of trans and non-binary people, while acknowledging the challenges the TGNB community faces in living authentically. In 2018, a report was released by the Human Rights Campaign documenting the rates of violence and aggression against […]
Each year, as the seasons change from summer to fall, we prepare for Transcendence – our annual celebration for trans and non-binary community members and friends in support of our pioneering Transgender Health Program. This year we’re thrilled to honor two boundary-breaking leaders: Deja Smith and Jacob Tobia, two artists who are changing the world […]
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Asa Radix, Senior Director of Research and Education, was named by the Board of Directors of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) as Co-Chair of the 8th Revision of its Standards of Care. WPATH promotes the highest standards of health care for individuals through the articulation […]