GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After assessing the impact of recent policy changes, Corewell Health has decided to reverse their pause on gender-affirming care.
"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."
—Corewell Health
The healthcare system briefly paused starting new hormone therapies for minors but says they never stopped services for patients already receiving gender-affirming care.
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on January 28, 2025, aiming to restrict federal funding for therapies for minors, citing concerns over long-term effects and potential harm.
Per Trump’s order, federal agencies must stop funding research, education and healthcare programs providing or promoting gender-affirming care for minors, FOX 17 reported Monday.
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In response to the order, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement reminding healthcare providers of their legal obligation to comply with state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on their membership in a protected class.
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