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Teen's Gender-Affirming Care Cut Amid Controversial Laws

8/20/2025

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A federal executive order led to the loss of gender-affirming care for 17-year-old Lee from UPMC, causing distress.
Atrium Healthcare in North Carolina has also stopped similar services for minors due to new laws.
Lee's mother, Nicole, worries about the criminalization of parents seeking care for their children.
They found a new provider to continue Lee's treatment, but concerns about future access persist.

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Story summary

A federal executive order led to the loss of gender-affirming care for 17-year-old Lee from UPMC, causing distress.
Atrium Healthcare in North Carolina has also stopped similar services for minors due to new laws.
Lee's mother, Nicole, worries about the criminalization of parents seeking care for their children.
They found a new provider to continue Lee's treatment, but concerns about future access persist.