John von Ahlen

Got your attention? What does this mean? IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor-1) and mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) are essential components of growth and development in mammals. They promote and regulate cell growth, muscle mass, bone health, metabolism and physiology. Rapid growth is good to a point but should slow down as we reach adulthood.

Dr. Tracey Kurtzman a practicing pediatrician in the Tucson area, was our special guest at our meeting on Friday, March 29. About 60 members were in attendance. Dr. Kurtzman is an expert in the field of providing care to children who are struggling to find their gender identity. These include children who feel they have a different sexual identity than the one they were assigned at birth and children who feel they do not fit our culture’s definition of male or female.

Gays, Lesbians and Allies of SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) is excited to welcome Dr. Tracey Kurtzman, an esteemed Tucson Pediatrician, to speak on the topic of caring for transgendered children and their families at 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke HOA-1 Activity Center, located at 64518 E. Galveston, on Friday, March 29. About Dr. Tracey Kurtzman Register for more free articles. Keep reading with a digital access subscription.