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Let the doctors and nurses treat gender-diverse youth in Montana
As pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners with the Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, we care for children across Montana. We have undergone extensive education and training to be able to provide high quality individualized healthcare for all patients, and we continue to learn more with every patient that comes through our doors. […]
Let’s be clear: There is no such thing as ‘abortion up to the moment of birth’
Recently, politicians and commentators—including current Montana congressional candidates—have used the phrase “abortion up to the moment of birth.” This phrase is intentionally misleading; there is no such thing. Worse, it exploits personal tragedy for political gain. Abortions after 21 weeks, which is about halfway through pregnancy, are very rare. They make up 0.7% of all […]
Too many children lack health insurance in Montana
In a prosperous Montana, all children – in our cities, rural areas, tribal communities, and everywhere in between – would be able to grow with health and security. Children who have health care are better able to grow into happy, fulfilled adults who contribute to their communities. But Montana’s children are losing out, and our […]
Montana is failing its children through its laws
The work of the 67th session of the Montana Legislature can be examined with any number of lenses. However, when one looks through one particularly important lens – that of its effects on child health – it appears to be inflicting wounds that will be difficult to heal. Nelson Mandela said, “There can be no […]
Transgender athletes: Let the kids play
Today, the Montana legislature heard two bills that affect transgender youth. One levies fines against physicians for providing medically appropriate care for transgender kids, even though we do so in accordance with best practice guidelines from our medical societies. Putting that aside for the moment, the other bill, known now as House Bill 112, or […]