Corewell, NYC Hospitals Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Amid Trump Order

In response to an executive order signed by President Trump, several health systems in Michigan and New York have halted gender-affirming care for minors. Corewell Health announced it would stop starting new hormone therapy regimens for minors, though it continues to provide care for adults and treatment for other conditions. In New York, prominent hospitals such as NYU Langone and Mount Sinai also canceled appointments for transgender youth, with reports indicating that the cancellations occurred immediately after the executive order was issued. This order prohibits federal funding for the transition of minors and has led to significant uncertainty among healthcare providers regarding compliance. New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged hospitals to continue providing gender-affirming care, emphasizing state laws that protect such services. The situation has sparked protests and raised concerns about the implications for transgender youth seeking medical support.