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Nationwide Children's Hospital Stops Gender-Affirming Medications by 2025

9/6/2025

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Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, will cease prescribing gender-affirming medications by September 26, 2025.
This decision aligns with Ohio House Bill 68, which prohibits certain gender-affirming care for minors.
The hospital is adapting to new regulations while ensuring patient safety during the transition.
Affected patients will receive support to discontinue their prescriptions.
The hospital will maintain behavioral health services and other healthcare provisions.

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Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, will cease prescribing gender-affirming medications by September 26, 2025.
This decision aligns with Ohio House Bill 68, which prohibits certain gender-affirming care for minors.
The hospital is adapting to new regulations while ensuring patient safety during the transition.
Affected patients will receive support to discontinue their prescriptions.
The hospital will maintain behavioral health services and other healthcare provisions.