Doctor, Heal Thyself: Restoring Truth in Pediatric Care, featuring Dr. Jill Simons

About this episode

Dr. Christina Francis and Dr. Jill Simons discuss the importance of life-affirming healthcare in pediatrics amidst the influence of gender ideology.

In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Dr. Jill Simons, pediatrician and Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), to explore the importance of life‑affirming, evidence‑based healthcare for children beyond the womb. Their conversation examines the growing influence of gender ideology in pediatric medicine and the urgent need to respond with biologically grounded care rooted in compassion and truth. Dr. Simons also shares insight into ACPeds’ Doctor, ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Christina Francis

Guest: Dr. Jill Simons

Topics covered

• pediatric care
• gender ideology
• life-affirming healthcare
• evidence-based medicine
• compassionate care

Keywords

• pediatrician
• gender ideology
• healthcare
• evidence-based
• compassion
• truth
• ACPeds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Pediatricians, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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