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Dr. Ximena Lopez, a pediatric endocrinologist in Dallas, has been at the forefront of gender-affirming medical care for trans youth in Texas for the past 10 years. Now, as the state prepares to ban this care for minors, Lopez announced she’s closing her practice and moving to California.
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Texas leaders have targeted trans youth, their families and gender-affirming care practices for months. It’s exacerbated feelings of anxiety and fear in trans youth, who already experience higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide than their cis peers. Mental health practitioners can help navigate these feelings, but finding and accessing an affirming therapist in Texas can be a challenge.
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Gender-affirming treatment has been called into question after Texas leadership branded it "child abuse." One Austin family crossed state lines to get their son treated.
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A county judge granted a temporary injunction so doctors at Children’s Medical Center Dallas may be able to treat trans youth through next spring.
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Dozens of families have called to book appointments at Children's Medical Center Dallas while a temporary restraining order bans the clinic from denying new patients gender-affirming care. Though a bright spot for families searching for care, some parents and advocates are worried it won't last as debates over medical care for transgender youths continue.
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This spring, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas opened a clinic that specializes in helping kids and their families work through a condition called…