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HHS launches investigation of Seattle Children’s Hospital over transgender youth care

The inquiry follows HHS Secretary Kennedy's declaration that pediatric sex-reassignment is unsafe, risking federal funding for the clinic under new health standards.

  • The Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation into Seattle Children’s Hospital for alleged failures in its gender clinic's health standards.
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that sex-rejecting procedures for minors are unsafe, contributing to the hospital's investigation.
  • Nineteen states, including New York, filed a lawsuit against the administration, claiming the funding cuts for gender care violate legal standards.
  • The ongoing investigation could lead to Seattle Children’s Hospital losing federal funding.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this Friday the opening of a federal investigation against the Seattle Children's Hospital for the medical treatment it provides to transgender children. The measure is part of the Trump administration's efforts to end this type of practices at the national level and could lead to the loss of federal funding for the institution.Read more]]>

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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