Why so many young patients are coming to Colorado for gender-affirming care

On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about the status of gender-affirming care for minors in the Mountain West, and why Colorado is seeing an unprecedented number of patients seeking out that care. A man was indicted for smuggling greenhouse gasses. That, and more on This Week in Water.

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Why so many young patients are coming to Colorado for gender-affirming care Alexis Kenyon

Alexis Kenyon

Alexis Kenyon is an experienced radio reporter with more than 15 years of experience creating compelling, sound-rich radio stories for news outlets across the country. Kenyon has master's degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism in radio broadcast and photojournalism. She has worked in KGNU's news department since 2021 as a reporter, editor, and daily news producer. In all her work, she strives to produce thought-provoking, trustworthy journalism that makes other people's stories feel personal. In addition to audio production, Kenyon runs KGNU's news internship program and oversees the department's digital engagement.