Lurie Children’s Hospital pauses gender-affirming care surgeries Ryan Voyles 16 hours ago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago said Friday it will pause gender-affirming care surgeries for those under 19 years old.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.