Doctors fear a loss of ‘crucial’ care as UNC Health stops gender affirming treatment for people under 19

UNC Health no longer provides gender affirming care to people under 19. That new policy exceeds state law, which only bans treatments for minors under 18. Now, doctors at the Triangle’s largest health care system are working to connect their patients with outside care. Published by Carolina Connection on Jan. 30, 2026.
UNC abruptly reverses controversial new policy that allowed unannounced class recordings

The UNC leaders have abruptly reversed a controversial new policy that angered many faculty members. The policy – enacted earlier this month – allowed administrators to record classes without instructor knowledge. The policy said recordings are allowed for any lawful purpose, but specifically mentioned investigations. After backlash from faculty, Chancellor Lee Roberts announced late Friday […]