Kathy Francis had been a nurse for 20 years, but it wasn't until she had back surgery that she took issue with what happens to the socks given to patients after those patients leave the hospital.

Boston Children's Hospital co-director at its Center for Gender Surgery called for a drastic increase in capacity for what he called "gender-affirming care" (GAC), including surgeries, for kids as GOP ...

No matter the surgery, preparing for an approaching surgery can be stressful and frightening for you and especially your child. But with some age-appropriate teaching, reassurances, and support--that ...