Angel Rodriguez knew his drinking was out of control. But he was hiding the devastating impact that alcohol was having on his health.

Searching for a transgender affirming health care provider, Gavin found the welcoming environment he needed.

Working with patients afflicted with drug abuse, Oswald Vargas never considered his smoking an addiction – until a diagnosis changed his way of thinking.

As a transgender woman, Kal-Elle has a new outlook on her health care.

A routine check-up with her doctor led Angelique Silva to finally face the problems that held her back in life.

• Women's Health

Gladys Madera, a Bronx grandmom, faced an unexpected crisis when her asthma-like chest pains were diagnosed as a heart condition.

• Women's Health

After suffering a brain aneurysm that left her sick and depressed, Frances Joe was ready to give up. Then, she met the primary care doctor who got her back on track to good health.

• Women's Health

Shaila Chowdhury has two requests at her prenatal checkups: to have her husband present and be examined by a female doctor.

• Women's Health

As she battled breast cancer, Patricia Rodriguez found no support groups for Spanish-speaking cancer patients. So, she started one at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens.

• Women's Health

Allan Wright thought taking medication was enough to control his high blood pressure. A heart attack changed everything.

• Hypertension
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem