Gender-Affirming Care Funding: The Trump administration directed federal agencies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for people under 18, with the policy taking effect immediately for hospitals and medical schools that receive federal money. Youth Social Media Harms: A major multi-state lawsuit against Meta over alleged child addiction and data practices is set to go to trial in California, with Colorado among the plaintiffs. Obesity Drug Hope for PMOS: New reporting highlights early promise from GLP-1 obesity drugs for PMOS, a hormonal disorder affecting women, with Colorado patients described as facing insurance barriers. Emergency Transport Expansion: UCHealth will add a LifeLine helicopter base in Steamboat Springs starting January 2027 to speed transfers to higher levels of care in northwest Colorado. Cancer Treatment Update: Intermountain Health says a new pancreatic cancer therapy, daraxonrasib, is showing major survival gains in early trials, with plans for use at regional facilities. Air Pollution Accountability: A federal appeals court cleared the way for a citizens lawsuit against Suncor over refinery pollution in Commerce City, arguing residents deserve a chance to challenge enforcement failures. Workforce & Costs: Denver’s minimum wage is set to rise to $19.84 on Jan. 1, renewing debate over pay gains versus higher business costs.