Nationwide Children's Hospital will no longer provide gender-affirming medication to its patients , according to a statement from the health care provider.

"Although we are currently in compliance with state and federal regulations, in order to proactively plan and support our providers and patients in a rapidly changing regulatory environment, Nationwide Children's providers will discontinue prescribing gender-affirming medications to patients effective September 26," the hospital said in a statement.

The hospital stated that it would continue to work with affected patients to discontinue their prescriptions as the hospital undergoes the transition.

"Nationwide Children's will continue to support these patients and families through the provision of behavioral health services, and an

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