Public Health · Government · Civil Rights·February 5, 2026
Children's Minnesota pauses some youth gender-affirming care after federal funding threats
Hospital system later resumed services after legal developments
Children's Minnesota announced a temporary pause of some youth gender-affirming care in February 2026.
AP reported that HHS proposed federal funding restrictions for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to children.
Children's Minnesota resumed services in April 2026, so the topic needed a current-status update.
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