Jordan Held

member of the board of directors of the Los Angeles LGBT Center; therapist

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Amid federal pressure, Children’s Hospital LA is ending its gender-affirming care in July. Thousands of trans youth and families are scrambling for new options.

CHLA to end gender-affirming care. Where will trans youth go?

Amid federal pressure, Children’s Hospital LA is ending its gender-affirming care in July. Thousands of trans youth and families are scrambling for new options.

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