Doctors Hide Identities in Gender Care Lawsuit | Denver News

Seven former doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado, who once provided gender-affirming care to transgender youth, are set to testify in court next month — but their identities are being shielded from public view amid fears for their safety and professional futures. The legal battle erupted after the hospital halted treatments like puberty blockers and hormones in response to federal funding threats, prompting a lawsuit that ultimately forced the hospital to resume care. Though not facing contempt charges themselves, these providers — now using pseudonyms — say they’ve received death threats and risk losing their licenses if exposed. A judge recently granted their request to remain anonymous, even hiding their faces during virtual testimony, and allowed the case to proceed as a class action affecting over 1,000 young patients. The hospital calls the situation a “witch hunt,” while emphasizing its commitment to supporting families through this turbulent time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e81ad5744dd04ff