Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - In compliance with an executive order from President Trump, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU have suspended gender-affirming surgery and medication for patients under 19 years old.
Trump’s executive order, issued Tuesday, cuts federal funding for such care.
In a statement posted on its website, the Children’s Hospital said it was suspending transgender medical and surgical procedures in the wake of Trump’s “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation” order.
“VCU Health and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU have suspended gender-affirming medication and gender-affirming surgical procedures for those under 19 years old in response to clear guidance from the state provided to VCU,” the hospital said in a statement posted Jan. 30.
The hospital added that current appointments will be maintained to discuss care options for patients in compliance with up-to-date guidance.
“We are committed to ensuring that we’re always delivering care in accordance with the law. Appointments will be maintained to discuss specific care options for patients in compliance with the most recent guidance," hospital officials said.
