Journey Through the States
Centers that are ripe for actions
We have identified eleven states that we believe are ripe for nonviolent direct action, in addition to ongoing legislative efforts. Within these states, we have also pinpointed hospital and university-affiliated centers as potential targets for direct action due to their increased vulnerability.
These institutions are more susceptible for several reasons:
Public Image: As public institutions, they have a strong desire for community acceptance and support.
Governance: Typically run by non-profit boards, they are potential targets for a "quiet quitting" campaign.
Financial Dependence: Their reliance on community donors makes them vulnerable to negative public pressure.
Research Focus: Many prioritize research and are open to discussions about best practices.
Risk Management: These institutions often have departments dedicated to assessing and mitigating risks.
Diverse Workforce: Large staffs with varying viewpoints offer opportunities for internal pressure.
These factors suggest that hospital and university-affiliated centers could be effective targets for nonviolent direct action. Remember the planning steps presented on the 23rd.
Kansas:
The only remaining red state without restrictions.
Gender Pathway Services. Children’s Mercy Kansas City. 913-696-5880.
Minnesota:
Minnesota is a swing state.
Gender Health Program. Children’s Minnesota, Speciality Center. 3rd Floor Suite 390. 2530 Chicago Ave South. Minneapolis, MI 55404.
Wisconsin:
Wisconsin is a swing state.
Pediatric Adolescent Transgender Health Clinic, American Family Children’s Hospital University of Wisconsin. 1675 Highland Ave. Madison WI 53792
Gender Health Clinic, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Virginia:
The only remaining southern state without restrictions.
Transgender Youth Health. UVA Health Childrens. 1215 Lee Street. Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Transgender Services. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. 2305 North Parham Rd. Suite 1. Richmond, VA. 23229.
Maryland:
Maryland is a blue state.
Emerge Gender and Sexuality Clinic for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. Johns Hopkins. Baltimore, MD 21287
Transgender Family Health Services. University of Maryland Children’s Hospital. 737 West Lombardo St. Suite 215. Baltimore, MD. 21201.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a swing state.
Gender and Sexual Development Program- Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. 15213
Gender and Sexuality Development . The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA. 19104. FYI is called CHOP.
Arizona:
Arizona is a swing state.
Gender Support Program. Phoenix Children’s. Phoenix, AZ.
Transgender Health. El Rio Health. Multiple locations. 520-670-3909.
Colorado:
Colorado is a blue state.
TRUE Center for Gender Diversity, Children’s Hospital Colorado. Aurora, Colorado 80045. 720-777-8783.
LGBT Center of Excellence. Denver Health. 777 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204. 303-602-5699.
New Mexico:
New Mexico is a blue state.
LGBTQ Patient Support. University New Mexico Children’s Hospital. Albuquerque, NM. 87102.
Nevada:
Nevada is a blue state.
At this time we have been unable to identify a pediatric gender center operating in the state of Nevada. If you have information to add here please provide it in the comments.
Michigan:
Michigan is a blue state.
Child and Adolescent Gender Services. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI 48109. 734-764-5175.
Henry Ford Medical Center. New Center One. 3031 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202.
Remember to review the post from the 19th for tips about documenting your actions and sharing on social media. You can also share with us at @LGBT_courage on X.
A possible lead for folks considering action in Madison WI: This letter appeared in today's NY Times in response to Lydia Polgreen's article on the Cass Review. The author just might be open to a dialogue,or even offer pointers on effective action:
"I am a retired physician who, as the medical director of a major university, instituted the provision of gender-affirming medications at our health facility, so I hold no bias against the appropriate use of these treatments. I found Dr. Hilary Cass’s report to be informative, well researched and balanced.
"I think many would be surprised to learn that the movement toward expanding gender-affirming medication for children is based largely upon a couple of small studies by researchers in the Netherlands that utilized strict inclusion criteria for their cohorts.
"Most current treatment guidelines on the use of these interventions stem from the collective opinion of experts in the field. This opinion alone, though helpful, is a shaky foundation for the initiation of sometimes irreversible procedures.Dr. Cass is simply stating that the science of gender-affirming care for children and adolescents is very much in its infancy and its usage requires thoughtful deliberation
until we know enough to make conclusive recommendations.
"This does not mean abandoning all gender-affirming care, but being judicious in its provision. A physician must always first do no harm."
Dr. Gerald Ryan, Madison WI
Thank you for this article and suggestions for action -- can I say though that the set of addresses for Maryland need to say MD vs. MA (which would be for Massachusetts)? Just trying to be of small help, I hope that's okay. Also maybe it would only matter if someone was to send snail mail to them. Anyway, you all are the best!