Protesters Rally Against Closure of Largest Gender-Affirming Care Center for Children in the U.S.
The Center for Transyouth Health and Advancement at Children’s Medical Center Los Angeles is set to close in response to the threat by the Trump administration to cut federal funding to facilities offering gender-affirming care to minors.
When traditional therapy was ineffective, individuals like Pitchenik, who prefers the pronoun ‘they,’ turned to the Center for Transyouth Health and Advancement at Children’s Medical Center Los Angeles, the nation’s leading provider of gender-affirming care for children and teenagers. The impending closure, scheduled for July 22, is a direct result of the Trump administration’s warning to withdraw federal funds from institutions providing gender-affirming care to minors. Patients at the center, particularly those who have not yet reached adolescence, undergo ongoing therapy as part of their treatment plan.
The announcement of the closure has sparked outrage among LGBTQ activists and healthcare professionals, with many joining the protests to voice their concerns. Jack Brenner, a nurse at the hospital’s emergency room, clad in scrubs from his long shift, stood in solidarity with the demonstrators, addressing the crowd through a megaphone while visibly emotional.
