UI Health Suspends Gender-Affirming Surgical Procedures for Patients Under 19

UI Health suspends gender-affirming surgical procedures for patients under 19

The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System says the decision on trans health care follows a careful review of government actions.

UI Health suspends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19

UI Health is suspending gender-affirming surgeries for patients younger than 19 starting on Friday, further shrinking access to trans medical care for young people in Chicago.The University of Illinois health system on the Near West Side posted a statement on its website and emailed patients and families about the sudden change.“After careful review of recent federal government actions, UI Health has made the following changes to its gender-affi…