The move comes after President Donald Trump's executive order that threatens to cut federal funding for hospitals that provide such treatments.
Corewell Health, a prominent Michigan health system, has announced it will no longer provide gender-affirming surgeries to minors, aligning with a new state law that restricts such care for individuals under 18. This decision makes Corewell the first in Michigan to limit these treatments, which include procedures like mastectomies for transgender youth. The law, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, allows for puberty blockers and hormone therapy but bans surgeries. Corewell Health emphasized that this policy change reflects their commitment to comply with state regulations while continuing to offer other forms of gender-affirming care. This move has sparked a debate on the rights of transgender youth to access comprehensive healthcare, with advocates arguing that such restrictions could harm the mental health of transgender minors.