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Bust A Myth
Options are a wonderful thing, as is, shared and informed decision making. Nowadays, I am honored to clear up some common reproductive related myths, provide some up to date information, and share some commonly unknown options.
If you would like to learn more, have other questions or would like clarification on myths that you have heard related to women’s health, please come see us at Kalispell OB/GYN.
Read MoreDear Kalispell OB/GYN Patients
You are very important to us. We want you to know about some changes to our practice and reassure you that your care will remain consistent, compassionate and thorough. On July 1st, 2022, Kalispell OB/GYN and our embedded Logan Health physicians moved into separate offices and became separate entities. This is not a bitter separation…
Read MoreLetter To Our OB Patients
You are very important to us. We want you to know about changes coming to our practice and to reassure you that your care will remain consistent, compassionate and thorough. On July 1st, 2022, Kalispell OB/GYN and our embedded Logan Health physicians (Doctors deHoop, Huff, and Lauer) are moving into separate offices.
Read MoreWhat Is Going On Down There?!
At varying times during your life, you may experience vaginal itching, irritation, or vaginal discharge. Sometimes you might have painful urination, vaginal odor, or even painful intercourse. If you notice any of these symptoms, you likely have vaginitis.
Read MoreInclusivity Matters
Haley Peters, FNP-BC It takes courage to come to a provider’s office. In healthcare, providers can often lose sight of how courageous our patients are in their quest to seek care. If a patient has had negative history in OBGYN offices, this will most likely impact their journey of seeking care. If providers have historically…
Read MoreMore Than Melons, Caring For Your Breasts
For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on breast monitoring and evaluation, with a discussion of a few common breast related concerns that lead women to seek care. The minimum general consensus in the medical community, is having patients practice something called breast self-awareness.
Read MoreI Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
I sometimes get asked why I chose to become an OB/GYN. Most women aren’t super excited about going to their annual exams or they feel like dealing with pregnant ladies might be a lot. It does seem like a weird job to many. I chose to go into OB/GYN for lots of different reasons, but…
Read MoreManagement of Heavy and Painful Periods
ave you ever had to leave work, or school, because period pain had you bending over or you were worried about saturating your clothes before you could make it to the bathroom? Or, even mild or bothersome pain associated with your period? Well, this article is for you friends!
Read MoreSexually Transmitted Diseases, noBODY wants them…but they happen.
Perhaps it has been a few years since your health education class in high school. If so, or if you just want a crash course in all things sexually transmitted disease (STD) and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), read on!
Read MoreWinter Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sometimes depression or anxiety that starts around the holidays is clinical depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It is important to speak with your health care provider if you are experiencing depression or anxiety that seems out of proportion for what is going on around you.
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