Philadelphia – Today, the Office of LGBT Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs release the following statement in response to the announcement made by the Mazzoni Center:

“The Office of LGBT Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs stand with the community, staff, and patients of the Mazzoni Center as we call for increased transparency and accountability throughout the investigation of serious allegations of misconduct. We stand in support of these individuals and we offer our assistance in light of the recent transition of leadership.

“The primary goal of the Office and the Commission is to pursue efforts that ensure the staff and patients of the Mazzoni Center are protected in a manner which upholds the standards and ethics of the medical profession as well as our ethical expectations as a community. The Office of LGBT Affairs and Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs strongly emphasize the need to critically address these issues in a timely manner to support our ability to heal, rebuild, and move forward as a unified community.”