June 18, 2025
For Immediate Release
MSSNY Opposes the Criminalization of Providing Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
and Supports the Right of Physicians to Provide Medically Necessary Care
Statement Attributable to:
David Jakubowicz, MD
MSSNY President
“The US Supreme Court’s decision is a blow to countless patients across the country who may now be unable to access necessary medical care in their states, as well as their physicians who may face criminal prosecution for taking care of their patients. The Medical Society of the State of New York opposes the criminalization of providing gender-affirming care for youth, and supports the right of physicians to provide the medically necessary care.
“MSSNY thanks Governor Hochul and NY State legislature for their strong leadership on the protection of gender-affirming care and physicians who provide care to those out of state patients who seek it.”
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Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents, and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.
Media Contact:
Roseann Raia | Manager, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | [email protected]
Julie Vecchione
Vice President, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x340 | [email protected]
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