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Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula, Mont. — Community Medical Center said it became the first hospital in the country to receive a Level III with surgery NICU designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Hospital representatives said the recognition also made Community Medical Center the only hospital in Montana with any neonatal designation from the

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. University officials have reluctantly acknowledged a concerning mystery illness plaguing a large number of students who have eaten at Miller Dining Hall within the

Japan allows joint child custody after divorce

Japan allows joint child custody after divorce

Divorcing parents in Japan can opt to share custody starting Wednesday, ending a system both criticised for encouraging parental child "abductions" and defended as a safeguard for domestic abuse survivors. For decades in Japan, only one side -- almost always the mother -- was granted parental authority post-divorce, making

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool It was January 2022, and Rhian Allvin was in search of a space that could bring her vision to life. The early childhood leader had just finished up her nearly decade-long tenure as CEO of the National

Emma’s House works to raise awareness about child abuse in the Bitterroot

Emma’s House is partnering with several Bitterroot Valley businesses to raise awareness about child abuse throughout the month of April. “April is National Child Abuse Awareness month and highlights the importance of communities working together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child maltreatment,” a statement released

New principals to take the reins at middle and high schools

Starting in July, Jessica Christensen will be the new principal of Belgrade Middle School, and Bertrand Horsley will be the new principal of Belgrade High School. Both appointments are effective July 1, 2026, according to a Friday statement from Belgrade Public Schools. "These leadership transitions represent a combined 40

Are toys with artificial intelligence that ‘talk’ to young children safe?

Are toys with artificial intelligence that ‘talk’ to young children safe?

By Stephen Beech AI-powered toys that “talk” to young children should be more tightly regulated and carry new safety kitemarks, warns a new report. The playthings are not always developed with children’s psychological safety in mind, say experts. The first systematic study of how Generative AI toys affect