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Heart Disease in Women

By Kalispell OB/GYN | January 14, 2016

By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP KalispellOBGYN.com Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability for women in the United States. Coronary heart disease can lead to myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and sudden death. Approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 65 will be affected by heart disease. Several…

The Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D

By Kalispell OB/GYN | February 22, 2013

Adequate Calcium and vitamin D are necessary for bone health at any age. Bone is made up of calcium and protein. The skeleton is continually being renewed, a process by which old bone is removed and new bone is formed. This process requires an adequate calcium intake to maintain bone health over a lifetime. Individual…