Missoula Hospital Plans Telehealth ICU Shift

Missoula’s Community Medical Center plans to shift its pediatric ICU from on-site doctors to remote telehealth care, sparking local outrage and a petition with over 4,700 signatures in just two days. While nurses say October 1st is the target date, hospital leadership hasn’t confirmed it or even selected a telehealth provider. This nationwide trend—driven by declining pediatric inpatient units, especially in rural areas—threatens access to critical care for families. We’re tracking updates as more details emerge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3e5311eea2b40d6