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Providence Swedish Defies Bishops, Continues Trans Care Access
11/15/2025
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- Providence Swedish plans to continue offering gender-affirming care despite a ban by U.S. Catholic bishops.
- The bishops' ban aims to limit hormone replacement therapy and surgeries in Catholic hospitals.
- Providence Swedish is assessing implications and will not change clinical practices.
- California cities such as Arcata declare trans sanctuary status to protect access amid federal restrictions.
