CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW/) – Patients under 19 currently receiving gender-affirming care through UVA Health may continue treatment, but new patients will likely be referred elsewhere, following a resolution passed by the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors on Friday, February 21.

That’s according to reporters with 29 News, who reported live on the resolution provides guidance to healthcare providers in response to a recent executive order seeking to ban gender-affirming care for minors. It states that UVA Health should continue treating existing patients but, “if appropriate, refer current patients as soon as practicable to alternative private providers that may be less susceptible to the significant legal and funding uncertainties facing the University and other private providers.” Until further notice, new patients will be referred elsewhere.

The Board met at 9:30 a.m., spent about two hours in a closed session discussing legal and policy considerations, and passed the resolution around noon. Before the meeting, demonstrators gathered at the Rotunda to urge the Board to continue gender-affirming care for minors.

Earlier this month, UVA Health suspended gender-affirming care after an executive order by President Donald Trump and a directive from Virginia’s Attorney General. A federal court later blocked the order, leading UVA Health to resume care while awaiting further legal developments.

According to UVA Health’s website, its gender-affirming care for minors includes therapy referrals, puberty blockers, and surgery referrals for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The system also provides resources for parents seeking support.