UPMC Faces Heat from Families and Officials Over Trump’s Gender-Affirming Care Directive for Youth

Approximately 200 protesters gathered outside UPMC's Pittsburgh headquarters, condemning the healthcare provider's withdrawal of gender-affirming care for youth. Advocates, including Mayor Ed Gainey, urged UPMC to restore services, highlighting the detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ children. Families expressed deep concern over the decision's implications for their children's futures.