COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M Health Services officials notified students Monday it will no longer be offering gender-affirming services to students, including hormone replacement therapy, at the Beutel Student Health Center. the The message was sent to the student health portal Monday afternoon. In the message KBTX obtained, Senior Director of Primary & Specialty Medical Care Dr. Tiffany Skaggs addresses students impacted by the change.
“We understand that this news may come as a disappointment to students who have relied on our practice for these services. Please know that this decision was made after a thorough assessment of our resources, capabilities, and patient needs,” said Dr. Skaggs.
The end of services used by transgender students becomes effective Aug. 1, 2024.
“We are committed to supporting all our patients in their healthcare journey. Our team can assist you in finding alternative Gender Affirming Care from compassionate providers with expertise in this area,” she said.
In 2023, at least 44 students received gender-related healthcare from Texas A&M University Health, according to school data.
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