NYU Langone Health in New York City has been canceling appointments for transgender children, particularly for procedures related to puberty-blocking medication, following President Trump's executive order. Although the hospital has not publicly announced these cancellations, parents of affected children reported that appointments were canceled due to uncertainty surrounding new federal directives. This situation highlights concerns over the potential impacts of political decisions on medical care for transgender youth, sparking fear and distress among families relying on these critical health services.
Since President Trump's executive order, NYU Langone Health has started canceling appointments for transgender children awaiting critical gender-affirming treatments, causing distress among families.
The cancellation of these appointments reflects a broader uncertainty within the medical community about providing care to transgender youth due to potential federal funding repercussions.
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