Gender Health

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For now, Supreme Court allows mailing of abortion pills after appeal by Oregon, other states

The conservative court issued a one-week pause on a lower court’s ruling that would have required patients to obtain the abortion pill in person from their provider, which advocates said would be devastating

May 4

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Federal judge rules against Trump administration in gender-affirming care case

Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a blistering opinion that bars the administration from booting gender-affirming care providers from Medicaid and Medicare

Apr 20

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Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Ore. | COURTESY PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Bill to fund Planned Parenthood in Oregon draws passionate opinions in hearing

House Bill 4127, proposed by the House majority leader, would backfill funds lost due to a federal funding ban. But at a time of state budget cuts, its cost could be a hurdle.

Feb 4
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Oregon health systems ponder new Catholic ban on gender-affirming care

In Oregon, where 30% of hospitals are Catholic-run facilities, transgender patients may lose care altogether

Nov 20, 2025
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Planned Parenthood dips into reserves to serve patients as lawmakers mull funding

The organization’s clinics are still open but they’ll need state funding to maintain the status quo, officials said

Oct 23, 2025
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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus from its main campus on Marquam Hill. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Providers, patients bracing in Oregon as battle over gender care escalates

Investigations contemplated by federal officials targeting the “fraud” of gender-affirming care are escalating the distress of providers and patients even as last week a Trump administration presentation in Washington, D.C. cited patient records from OHSU and Kaiser Permanente.

Jul 17, 2025

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Trump restores Title X funding for two anti-abortion states — while wiping it out elsewhere

At least seven states, including California, now do not have any Title X-funded family planning services, according to a lawsuit filed against the administration in federal court

May 1, 2025

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Oregon GOP House lawmakers described their priorities for the 2025 legislative session at a press event in February. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon GOP lawmakers request federal investigation of Medicaid, gender care

Seven House members want to help Trump administration in federal litigation over gender-affirming care for minors. The Trump push has sparked alarm for civil rights advocates who say it threatens care that can be life-saving.

Mar 26, 2025
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Rachel Solotaroff at Portland's Old Town Clinic. | COURTESY CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

How Oregon health officials are preparing for change under Trump

Oregonians’ health care could face more change than most states under the new federal administration, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, director of the state health authority, said officials are preparing to respond quickly as things happen

Jan 3, 2025
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