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Community Medical to use telehealth doctors for pediatric ICU, nurses voice opposition

Community Medical to use telehealth doctors for pediatric ICU, nurses voice opposition

A group of pediatric nurses and respiratory therapists at Community Medical Center in Missoula recently sent an open letter to the management expressing “deep concern and disappointment” regarding a decision to discontinue in-house Pediatric Intensive Care Unit physicians at the hospital and instead proceed with telemedicine coverage in their

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

“What do dads do on Tuesdays?” This wasn’t a rhetorical question when I posed it to my wife as our daughter’s birth approached. Before my daughter was born, I had seen my father just once in the past 27 years. That’s over 1,400 Tuesdays. In fact,

Horrific hit-and-run leaves man unable to remember his name

Horrific hit-and-run leaves man unable to remember his name

By Adam Dutton A superfit dad of two was left with life-changing injuries and was unable to remember his name after a horrific hit-and-run. Mike Stubbs, 45, was out jogging when a speeding car plowed into him on Nov. 20, 2024. The driver fled the scene and

Can dads get postpartum depression? How to spot the symptoms

Can dads get postpartum depression? How to spot the symptoms

Can dads get postpartum depression? How to spot the symptoms Welcoming a new baby turns life upside down, introducing an immediate, intense, and all-consuming shift. One minute you’re an adult with a routine and a sense of control over your life. The next minute you’re fumbling through

25 vintage photos of life in our nation's capital 100 years ago

25 vintage photos of life in our nation's capital 100 years ago

25 photos of life in Washington, DC 100 years ago Do you ever wonder what people will see when they look (or swipe) through photos of the historical moment we are experiencing? How different will the 2020s look to people in the 2120s? Chances are, they'll look as

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

(AMHERST, MASS.) Late in her pregnancy in the fall of 2025, Jacqueline, a Guatemalan immigrant living in North Florida, began planning for labor alone. After her husband was detained and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, she stopped leaving her home except when absolutely necessary. Even routine prenatal visits felt

Who was the first transgender person?

Who was the first transgender person?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Who was the first transgender person? – Dexter, age 11, Las Vegas, Nevada Imagine you have a time machine, and you can travel