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Kerry Thomas, who began taking testosterone at age 18, talks about his transition journey. The East Northport resident credits Northwell Health for bringing gender-affirming care to Long Island, after he had to travel a health clinic in San Francisco for his first surgery in 2008.  Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca