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Connecticut Halts Trans Youth Meds Amid Federal Pressure

7/25/2025

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Yale New Haven Health and Connecticut Children's Medical Center have halted gender-affirming medication for patients under 19, bowing to federal pressures. Governor Ned Lamont voiced his disappointment, standing with affected families. This decision has ignited alarm among advocates, underscoring the troubling influence of federal policies on healthcare access for transgender youth in Connecticut.

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Yale New Haven Health and Connecticut Children's Medical Center have halted gender-affirming medication for patients under 19, bowing to federal pressures. Governor Ned Lamont voiced his disappointment, standing with affected families. This decision has ignited alarm among advocates, underscoring the troubling influence of federal policies on healthcare access for transgender youth in Connecticut.