University of Virginia Health Hospital ends transgender treatments for minors
The University of Virginia Health Hospital will no longer provide transgender treatments to new patients as young as 11 in compliance with an executive order from President Donald Trump. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised the decision.
Key Points
- UVA Hospital stops providing transgender treatments to new patients aged 11 to 25
- Existing patients will be transferred to other providers
- Services related to sex, contraception, and gender-affirming surgeries will no longer be offered
- UVA Hospital affiliates receive over $100 million in federal funding annually
Pros
- Compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order
- Decision praised by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Cons
- Potential impact on transgender individuals seeking medical care