University of Michigan regents pressed to redefine — not abandon — care for trans minors

By: Jon King

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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As they have each month since the University of Michigan’s statewide hospital network halted gender affirming care for minors, parents of trans children addressed the university’s board of regents this week to reconsider that decision.

On Thursday, it was Kim Dorey, the parent of two transgender young adults who called the university’s decision to halt the services a “messaging failure” that has left families scrambling.

Speaking during public comment, Dorey said her children were able …

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