As pediatricians in Colorado, we are appalled by the tidal wave of radical and harmful anti-LGBTQ+ – and specifically, anti-trans – policies being implemented around the country. Like all young people, LGBTQ+ youth should be made to feel welcome and supported in their communities, not ostracized. Given our role as health care providers, we feel […]
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Opinion: For women of color, breastfeeding can involve confronting history, obstacles and scarce resources
In popular ’80s Bollywood movies, fights between heroes and villains often included this bit of dialogue: “Maa ka doodh pee haa!” Literally, that translates to “Have you drank your mother’s milk?” Figuratively, it deems opponents as equals if they derive strength from breastmilk. Growing up, I knew I’d breastfeed my babies. I wanted to equip […]
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Opinion: Medical professionals agree we should protect students’ health this fall. We don’t agree on how.
As a community pediatrician and parent of three school-aged children, I can tell you that not all pediatric medical providers agree with the recent letter sent to Gov. Jared Polis and leaders of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment by the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in collaboration with state […]
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Opinion: The mental-health emergency facing Colorado’s children demands an emergency response
Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a “pediatric mental health ‘state of emergency’” last month, as the system now routinely runs out of beds for kids who’ve attempted suicide or presented with intense mental health needs. While this is a crisis, it’s the result of one that was burning long before COVID-19. The stresses and isolation of […]