Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, ended pediatric intensive care services in October, part of a national trend forcing critically ill children to travel farther for treatment. The hospital continues to offer other pediatric services and maintains a neonatal intensive care unit for newborns. **KFF Health News provided photos must include...

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Reporter · Brunswick, GA

Elena, a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Political Science, has 4 years of experience as a political reporter for local news agencies, including NPR affiliate WJCT. Her coverage focuses on policy changes affecting both local governance and citizen rights in the area.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read

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