UVA Board Plans Special Meeting on Gender-Affirming Care Amid Legal Uncertainty

The University of Virginia (UVA) is facing significant scrutiny regarding its handling of gender-affirming care for youth, particularly after an executive order from former President Trump led to the temporary suspension of such services. Following federal judges' rulings that blocked the executive order, UVA Health resumed gender transition care, but confusion remains among patients and advocates. A special meeting of UVA's Board of Visitors is set to discuss compliance with the executive order and the implications for the hospital's policies, amid protests from lawmakers and transgender advocates. Students at UVA's medical school have voiced support for the resumption of care, emphasizing its importance for youth mental health and well-being. Meanwhile, the broader legal battles over access to gender-affirming care continue to unfold in Virginia and beyond. The situation highlights the intersection of politics and healthcare, raising concerns about the future of such services in educational institutions.