March 2025

American legislators, governors and school boards are increasingly overriding the professional decision-making of medical doctors, scientists, faculty and librarians. By canceling research in many fields, limiting or prohibiting teaching of bona fide science, censoring select books, and in some cases promoting the teaching of non-science, the U.S. is now entering a new era of Lysenkoism.

Note: This column discusses suicide and sexual abuse. If you or anyone you know have thoughts of self-harm, please seek professional help. The suicide and mental health crisis hotline is available 24 hours per day by calling 988.

As a healthcare provider serving families in this area, I’m writing to share some important information for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a serious disease that affects many people, but with the right knowledge and preventive steps, we can catch it early and beat it.