"The individual said they're aware of the same thing happening to another person who is traveling to New York City for care. Medical professionals are well aware that gender-affirming surgery and related treatments are not elective procedures, and that delays in receiving such care can have profound consequences on one's mental health, physical well-being, and overall safety, Rosenthal wrote in the letter."
"A state lawmaker is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue emergency guidance to make sure gender-affirming care continues to be delivered at the three private hospital systems where nearly 15,000 nurses have been on strike since Jan. 12. The nurses are striking at NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Mount Sinai hospitals, which have spent more than $100 million to hire temporary nurses and place them in hotel rooms, according to the New York Times."
State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal urged Governor Kathy Hochul to issue emergency guidance to ensure gender-affirming care continues at three private hospital systems where nearly 15,000 nurses have been on strike since Jan. 12. Hospitals and clinics face potential delays or cancellations of gender-affirming surgeries and related treatments because of staff shortages. A constituent reported that their surgery could be postponed and others traveling for care have faced similar issues. The hospitals involved include NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Mount Sinai, which have spent over $100 million on temporary nurses and hotel rooms. Nurses cite threats to cut healthcare benefits, inadequate workplace-violence protections, and seek wage increases. Medical professionals regard gender-affirming care as non-elective, and delays can harm mental health, physical well-being, and safety. The state is urged to require providers to continue delivering gender-affirming care during the strike.
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