ROSICA: Regardless of the Reason, UPMC’s Policy Change is Good for Kids – DV Journal

ROSICA: Regardless of the Reason, UPMC’s Policy Change is Good for Kids – DV Journal

(This column first appeared in Broad + Liberty) The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UMPC) earlier this month announced the termination of “gender-affirming care” for children. In a statement provided to Broad + Liberty, a UPMC spokesperson cited directives from the federal government as the reason for ending services such as gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone therapies. UPMC’s decision to comply with the Presiden…