After facing several roadblocks, Stephen Rodriguez received gender-affirming surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

For Brooklyn mother Susan Edwards, a terrifying diagnosis of heart failure led her to a new healthier life.

Dr. John Maguire offers his patients a healthy dose of respect and encouragement with their treatment.

Sasha Williams learned how to manage her children’s asthma and allergies from her Gotham Health pediatrician.

Dickens Saintus enjoyed eating his big plate of rice for dinner. Then, a shocking diabetes diagnosis led to a new outlook on food and health.

• Diabetes
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

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

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

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

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

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

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln

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

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

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

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
• Women's Health