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NYC Announces Queens Gender-Affirming Clinic for Youth

6/9/2026

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The NYC Department of Health announced a gender-affirming care clinic in Corona, Queens, with no launch date set.
Health Commissioner Alister Martin said the clinic will serve youth and avoid federal clawbacks after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration subpoenaed hospitals and halted minors' gender-affirming services.
Councilmember Tiffany Cabán told the council that parents are desperate for guidance on where to take transgender children for care.

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The NYC Department of Health announced a gender-affirming care clinic in Corona, Queens, with no launch date set.
Health Commissioner Alister Martin said the clinic will serve youth and avoid federal clawbacks after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration subpoenaed hospitals and halted minors' gender-affirming services.
Councilmember Tiffany Cabán told the council that parents are desperate for guidance on where to take transgender children for care.