In a significant triumph for children’s health and medical ethics, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) recently announced their decision to pause new gender-related medical interventions for minors under 19. This watershed moment marks a return to sound medical practice and the protection of our most vulnerable youth from experimental procedures with lifelong consequences.
California Family Council has long stood firmly on biblical truth and medical ethics in opposing these interventions. As we’ve repeatedly warned our elected officials and medical institutions, these procedures carry profound risks that no child should bear. The scientific evidence continues to mount: puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones can rob young people of their fertility, weaken their bones, and increase their risk of heart disease. These aren’t mere statistics – they represent real children whose God-given bodies have been irreversibly altered.
This victory didn’t come easily. It required unwavering dedication to truth and the courageous leadership of the Trump administration in challenging medical institutions to prioritize children’s well-being over radical ideology and political agendas. We’re witnessing a growing global recognition of these dangers, as evidenced by European nations like the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Finland already abandoning these experimental treatments after thorough scientific review.
While we praise God for this development, our hearts are heavy for the thousands of young people who have already undergone these procedures. Their stories of regret and permanent physical changes serve as powerful testimonies to why we must continue our stand for truth. These children deserved genuine help and guidance, not irreversible medical experiments that disregard the Creator’s design. We must call on CHLA to fully stop any of these procedures and begin offering support to de-transitioners who are now suffering the consequences of this medical malpractice.
The tide is indeed turning as Americans awaken to the reality that radical gender ideology has no place in pediatric medicine. We’re seeing a restoration of common sense and biblical wisdom in healthcare, where the fundamental truth of God’s creation of male and female is once again being recognized and respected.
California Family Council remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing God’s design for Life, Family, and Liberty. We will continue to advocate for policies that protect children, uphold biological reality, and respect the sanctity of the human body as created by God. This victory at CHLA is just the beginning – we pray that other medical institutions will follow suit, choosing truth and children’s wellbeing over harmful ideological experiments.
As we move forward, we invite all people of faith to join us in prayer and action as we work to protect vulnerable children and restore medical ethics rooted in biblical truth and scientific evidence. Together, we can ensure that every child receives care that honors both their dignity and their Creator’s design.
