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New York Launching "First-Of-Its-Kind" Transgender Health Care Program

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BuzzFeed - The state's attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, is teaming up with hospitals and advocates to educate about the law and best practices for transgender health services on Friday. A BuzzFeed News exclusive. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Andrew Burton / Getty Images New York officials on Friday morning will be announcing a new public-private partnership aimed at improving health care services for transgender people in the state, BuzzFeed News has learned. The initiative — launched between the New York Attorney General's Office, Greater New York Hospital Association, Mt. Sinai Health Systems, and Lambda Legal — will provide information and training to hospitals about both legal requirements and best practices for addressing the health needs of transgender people. "My office is committed to ensuring equal and respectful access to medical care for all New Yorkers, regardless of their gender identity," New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sa

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