Eric Meininger, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Physician

08/21/2025

An abominable over-reach by administration and an incredible invasion of privacy.

A June subpoena to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sought Social Security numbers and addresses of patients who received gender-related care, as well as “every writing or record” made by doctors on such treatments.

08/07/2025

Check out https://gac.tiiny.site

The future workforce of adolescent medicine is being harmed.

This section explains the core principles of Gender-Affirming Care (GAC) and the unified consensus among major medical organizations. Understanding this foundation is crucial to grasping the conflict created by recent legislation.

07/29/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/opinion/doctors-government-agencies.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

This is a profound loss for all of us.

Federal public health institutions were revered by the medical community. That’s rapidly changing.

06/30/2025

So distressing to read this. . .

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-care-clinics-complying-in-advance?utm_medium=email Trans Care Clinics, Complying in Advance, Leave Patients Unsure of What’s Next

“Many were simply told that services would no longer be available, with little to no guidance on what to do next.”

06/12/2025

An important perspective on trans affirmation for adolescents:

The disinformation on transgender youth healthcare is extreme, and many people hold weakly held opinions on that care. I talk about how to move the needle with those who are uncertain.

12/07/2024

Go France! We may not have a government, but we do have decent gender care guidelines for children and adolescents!

The new guidelines, published by the French Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, create the first French national medical consensus on trans youth care.

11/06/2024

“The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward.” —Winston Churchill, by way of Erin Reed at

News and discussion on trans legislation and life. Click to read Erin In The Morning, by Erin Reed, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

10/17/2024

Trans prisoners, like every other prisoner, are entitled, in fact required by the 8th amendment, to the same necessary medical care, as determined by them and their doctors, as any other prisoner.

Thank you, Kamala Harris.

03/01/2024

Support from GEKCO Gender Expansive Kids and Company in this travesty of justice

Dear GEKCO families,

Tuesday, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order allowing SEA480 to go into effect. This means that gender affirming care (puberty blockers and cross hormones) is no longer available in Indiana for those under age 18. The ruling only applies to Indiana healthcare providers like doctors. It does NOT in any way restrict families from seeking such care out of state. Nor does it prevent out of state healthcare providers from providing gender affirming care to Indiana minors.

The Court has not issued an opinion explaining its ruling, but will do so soon. Until we receive that, we can’t predict whether further court proceedings can succeed in striking down the law.

This ruling is extremely disappointing and heartbreaking, but it is important to remember that we have a strong and supportive community in Indiana that will help you navigate getting the care you need for your children. Rest assured that very smart, dedicated people are working tirelessly to ensure that resources will be available to you. We will keep you informed about these efforts and be glad to assist you in navigating your way forward. Contact us at gekcomama@gmail.com.

If you'd like to find out more about helping Hoosier families get the care they need, check out our friends at Protect Our People, who are coordinating efforts. Indiana Youth Group (IYG) , GenderNexus and other groups like PFLAG Fishers and TransParent West Lafayette, IN are also in the forefront. Reach out.

Fluffy bunny pic for bad news buffering.

02/28/2024

Sad news for Indiana tonight.

BREAKING: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth to take effect immediately.

This is absolutely devastating news for all trans kids in our state, and our hearts break for them.

As we and our clients consider our next steps, we want all the transgender youth of Indiana to know this fight is far from over and we will continue to challenge this law until it is permanently defeated and Indiana is made a safer place to raise every family.

06/17/2023

A good news update on Indiana’s law blocking access to care for transgender youth:

A Trump-appointed judge has just blocked an Indiana law banning gender affirming care for transgender youth. The judge ruled that such a ban is likely unconstitutional and harms trans kids.

06/17/2023

Terrific news!