Blog
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. Following menopause, women are at increased risk for development of osteoporosis due to the sharp decline in estrogen levels during this transition. Women should understand their individual risks, talk to their practitioners about when screening is right for them, and learn about prevention and if needed, treatment of osteoporosis.
Read MoreHealth Literacy
It has been estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans do not grasp a full understanding of the information given to them during their health care visits. Health care is a partnership between patient and provider, and every effort should be made between the individual and the professional to make sure that there is understanding of the information conveyed to one another.
Read MoreThe Annual Manual
by Dr. Jenna Huff | Kalispell OB/GYN It wasn’t too long ago when women were getting Pap smears yearly and so the answer to “when was your last Pap?” was easy. But as Pap smear recommendations changed, first to every other year and then on to every 3-5 years, the answer seems to be a…
Read MoreDelivering Patient Care for a Lifetime
At Kalispell OB/GYN, we work hard every day to help promote and protectthehealth,safetyandqualityoflifeforallwomen. Allour providers are strong advocates for women’s health care. It is our mission to provide the best care for women in all stages of life through a professional and compassionate health model.
Read MoreFear Not Young Ladies! The In’s and Out’s of the First Gynecological Exam
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend a young woman’s first visit to the gynecologist sometime between the ages of 13 and 15 years, unless indicated sooner. This information may make any teenager reading this want to hide the magazine.
Read MoreFemale Athlete Triad
Athletics offer significant health benefits and contribute to improved physical fitness and overall wellbeing for women. For some, however, risk exists for the development of one or more of a triad of medical disorders that has been described in the literature as the FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Treating Infertility
Infertility is a problem that many couples struggle with each year. When dealing with infertility it is helpful to understand the basics of the menstrual cycle, available testing and treatment options.
Read MoreVolunteers provide women’s health services on isolated Pacific island
May 03, 2017 at 6:02 pm | By KATHERYN HOUGHTON Daily Inter Lake From a wing in one of two hospitals serving the Marshall Islands, Flathead Valley medical workers joined a team of doctors to treat a growing line of patients, many who had waited years to visit a women’s health clinic. In the pop-up…
Read MorePelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is a medical condition that can have a profound impact on a patient’s lifestyle and body image. The good news is most of these conditions can be treated, so contact your gynecologist today!
Read MorePap Smear Guidelines
by Kassandra Patton, WHNP / Kalispell OB/GYN When you schedule your annual well-woman exam, you may be surprised to find that your visit does not always include a Pap smear. Current recommendations on this once yearly screening have changed much over the past 5 years. But first, let’s start with the basics: What Exactly is…
Read More