Narcisse warns federal actions threaten local gender-affirming care
Narcisse says the federal government is limiting access and creating challenges for H&H and DOHMH. As a registered nurse and hospital chair, she commits to pushing back and says the hearing will examine services and legislation.
Despite local efforts to support, we know that the federal side is not on our side.
The federal government is taking actions to limit access to gender-affirming care.
These actions at the federal level present challenges for health and hospital and DOHMH to continue providing the care that people need and to
As a registered nurse and a chair of a hospital committee, I am committed to ensure that every individual in our city get the care they deserve and needs to get through life.
And what we need to do is continue pushing forward and making sure
the bigotry around us, the policies that not on our favors for us to continue addressing them.
And today, we look forward to a hearing from New York City Health and Hospitals and DOHMH about the broader state of gender-affirming care
access for our youth across the city of New York, including the availability of services at H&H facilities, DOHMH, and the programs and other city-supported efforts.
We'll also seek their feedback.
On legislation before the committee.
Together, we must work to ensure that transgender and non-binary youth have access to the care they deserve, and that our local hospital and health department can continue to provide such services.