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When Lee started receiving gender-affirming care at 15, the effects were immediate: less anxiety, less depression ([link removed]) .
“I don’t know what I would’ve done if I had to wait longer,” said Lee, who is now 17 and is heading to Carlow University this month.
Last month, though, UPMC stopped prescribing his medication ([link removed]) , citing President Trump’s executive order aiming to stop gender-affirming care for people younger than 19.
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Catch up: UPMC drops hormone therapy for patients under 19 ([link removed])
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* In Clairton, officials say the air is normal after the steel mill explosion ([link removed]) , but residents are wary.
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* 🎼 Sunday in the Park with George ([link removed]) The classic Sondheim musical is playing at the New Hazlett Theater with eight performances in August. (Aug. 14-24 | New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Center | Tickets are $50, discounts available for artists and students)
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** City leaders and health care workers rally against gender-affirming care cuts at UPMC ([link removed])
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