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What compelled you to bring your unique and critical specialty—high-risk pregnancy care—to this part of Montana? Growing up on a small farm in rural Michigan, I always longed to live and work in the West. My father saved my tattered, dog-eared magazine issues of Western Horseman that had meant so much to me growing up, and looking at them 40 years later, I'm reminded how much I had wanted to live and now practice medicine in Montana. I love the open spaces, the people, their kindness, and their genuine love for their families. I am so impressed with the work ethic and self-reliance of the Montana mothers who I've had the privilege of caring for at Benefis. What do all the letters behind your name mean? The initials DO represent Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and FACOOG stands for Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This designates that I'm both a fellow and board-certified. I am board-certified in two specialties, OB/GYN and MFM. When you think about your work, what makes you smile? Thinking about the babies and families we have been able to positively impact makes me smile. A newborn has the greatest potential, so the time we spend doing our best for them feels like time well spent. Can you describe the level of care provided in the Benefis NICU? When a mom is transferred to Benefis for Level III NICU care, we are honored to be trusted with the promise of giving top- notch newborn care. Making sure we deliver on that promise is at the forefront with each patient. The Benefis NICU is second to none. Having a private room for each newborn in an intensive care setting, including a place for parents to sleep, is what every parent would want. I didn't really want to look at another Montana site after visiting Benefis, my first stop in the state. I was so impressed with the Benefis NICU facilities and the NICU team's passion for the babies in their care, along with the compassionate, high-quality care the Benefis Women's Health providers give their patients. How did you acquire such deep compassion for others? I developed my compassion for others from watching my mom growing up. She was not in the medical field, but she cared for every living thing she knew was suffering, whether it be plants, our own animals, stray animals, or human beings. She was the most compassionate person I have ever known. A tradition of advanced care. Learn more at Benefis.org The High-Risk Pregnancy Doctor Who Runs on Compassion June C. Murphy, DO, FACOOG, specializes in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) at Benefis Health System. She cares for mothers and their unborn children who have complex circumstances, such as multiple gestation, preterm labor, or other health complications. Meet June Murphy, DO, FACOOG Paid Advertisement