Amida Care

08/22/2025

The Supreme Court just allowed the Trump administration to halt over 1,700 health grants—many dedicated to HIV, LGBTQ+ health, and communities of color.

These aren’t just numbers. They represent programs that keep people alive, provide care to people of trans and gender non-conforming experience, and fight deeply entrenched health inequities.

At Amida Care, we know affirming, equitable care saves lives. We will continue to advocate and work alongside our partners to ensure that every person can access the care they deserve.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-trump-cuts-nih-grants-dei-policies-rcna222470

A federal judge had ruled that the more than $1 billion in cuts to research grants, like studies into HIV prevention, violated federal law.

08/21/2025

Check out our Summer Member Newsletter, featuring tips for staying cool, screenings to protect your health, and more:
(English)https://www.amidacareny.org/wp-content/uploads/AC_SummerMemberNewsletter2025_D10615_070925.pdf

(Spanish):https://www.amidacareny.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/AC-newsletter-2025-summer-SP-V5-digital.pdf

08/20/2025

Amida Care’s “No Judgment, No Stigma” ad campaign is part of our ongoing commitment to dismantle stigma and promote health equity for communities most affected by , including transgender and non-binary people, women of color and gay and bisexual men. Every person deserves dignity, health care, and respect!

08/13/2025

On Saturday, August 9, Amida Care took part in Apicha Community Health Center's Health Fair in Jackson Heights, Queens, to celebrate National Health Center Week. More than 600 people, including several elected officials and dignitaries, were in attendance.

08/12/2025

Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to ending the epidemic. Transgender and non-binary people, women of color, and gay and bisexual men face not only higher rates of HIV but also systemic discrimination that discourages testing, prevention, and treatment. Amida Care’s ‘No Judgment, No Stigma’ campaign is about breaking down those barriers and reminding everyone that every person deserves dignity, health care, and respect.

08/08/2025

Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to ending the epidemic. Transgender and non-binary people, women of color, and gay and bisexual men face not only higher rates of HIV but also systemic discrimination that discourages testing, prevention, and treatment. Amida Care’s ‘No Judgment, No Stigma’ campaign is about breaking down those barriers and reminding everyone that every person deserves dignity, health care, and respect.

08/07/2025

This National Health Center Week, we’re celebrating the essential role that community health centers play in keeping our communities healthy — especially for Medicaid recipients and underserved populations.

But now, that care is under threat. Federal cuts to Medicaid and the Essential Plan could rip health coverage away from 1.5 million New Yorkers and devastate our public health infrastructure, with nearly $13 billion in annual losses to our health care system. These cuts would hit community health centers hard, leading to longer wait times, fewer services, and increased strain on providers.

We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul for standing with New Yorkers and fighting back against these reckless cuts. Health centers are the frontlines of care — and we must protect them, along with the programs that keep them strong.

08/07/2025

We applaud Assemblymember Gabriella Romero for her bold leadership and strong support for trans New Yorkers. Her commitment to advancing legislation that establishes a gender-affirming care program at the Department of Health will help ensure this vital, lifesaving care remains accessible and protected across our state.
Watch her message below and help us spread the word. 🏳️‍⚧️💜

08/06/2025

Amida Care was given a Labor of Love award from National Trans Visibility March in celebration of our work as a trailblazing organization that has paved the way for visibility and liberation. Thank you, NTVM; we love partnering with you!

08/05/2025

Last month, Amida Care launched our “No Judgment, No Stigma” ad campaign as part of an ongoing commitment to dismantle stigma and promote health equity for communities most affected by . It’s a reminder that every person deserves dignity, health care, and respect.

08/04/2025

Across the US, Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide quality, comprehensive health care services to more than 31.5 million patients. In NYC, CHCs bring LGBTQ-focused services like gender-affirming care, HIV testing and treatment, and PrEP/PEP to prevent HIV.

We are honored to partner with amazing organizations like Acacia Network, Apicha Community Health Center, Betances Health Center, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, Community Healthcare Network, Damian Family Care Centers, Harlem United, Housing Works Inc., Sun River Health, and St. Mary's Center. This week and beyond, let’s show our thanks to the Community Health Centers working tirelessly to provide and defend access to equitable healthcare!