D.C.’s Children’s National Hospital announced on July 18 that it will discontinue the gender-transition medical care it has been providing for juvenile patients for about 20 years beginning Aug. 30.
In a statement posted on its website, the highly acclaimed pediatric hospital stated, “In light of escalating legal and regulatory risks to Children’s National, our providers, and the families we serve, we will be discontinuing the prescription of gender-affirming medications.”
The statement adds, “Mental health and other support services for LGBT patients remain available. You are always welcome at Children’s National for your medical needs.”
It also states, “We know this change will have a significant impact on affected patients, families and staff. Our care teams are working directly with families of current patients to support them.”
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Children’s National Hospital to end gender transition care for youth
- by: Lou Chibbaro Jr
- 2025-07-21
- Source:
Washington Blade
- 07/22/2025
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