Restrictions

Transgender Advocates Condemn Ohio Governor’s Proposed Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently introduced proposed regulations that have been met with criticism from transgender advocates. The regulations are seen as potential barriers to accessing gender-affirming care, specifically from independent clinics and general practitioners. The implementation of these proposed rules has raised concerns about the health risks and challenges that thousands of adults in the transgender community may face in obtaining necessary treatment. Ashton Colby, a transgender man from Columbus, expressed …

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Abortion Restrictions Exacerbate Racial Disparities in Health and Care Access

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court ruling in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June 2022 has had far-reaching consequences for abortion access in the United States. The decision overturned long-standing Constitutional rights to abortion and eliminated federal standards on abortion access across the nation. As a result, many states have implemented abortion bans or placed gestational limits on abortion, creating disparities in access to care, particularly affecting those residing in the …

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Curfew: Miami Beach Spring Break Crowd Thins Out as Restrictions Prove Success

Miami Beach, Florida – As the third day of a midnight curfew kicks off in Miami Beach, the spring break crowd begins to thin out, creating a more subdued atmosphere in the popular tourist destination. With restrictions in place to curb large gatherings and maintain public safety, residents and businesses in the area are seeing some positive effects from the measures. Amidst the enforcement of the curfew, Palm Beach, Florida, also grapples with its own …

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GENDER-AFFIRMING TREATMENT RESTRICTIONS EASED FOR ADULTS IN OHIO

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio’s proposed rules that would have restricted gender-affirming care for adults have been revised by the Health Department and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. These proposed rules would have required specific medical professionals to have roles in creating gender-affirming care plans for clinics and hospitals, and also mandated counseling for patients under 21 before starting hormone treatment or gender-affirming surgery. Advocates and healthcare providers feared the original rules would have …

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Ohio Reverses Course on Proposed Trans Care Restrictions for Adults – Advocates Celebrate Victory

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Health Department has reversed its decision to impose restrictions on gender-affirming care for adults. This change comes after widespread backlash and criticism from advocacy groups and the general public. The initial proposal sparked debates and concerns about access to healthcare for transgender individuals in the state. The proposed restrictions, known as HB 68, received strong opposition from hundreds of voices who spoke out about the potential harm it could cause. …

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