About the Author

Fellow of the American College of Physicians, honors graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine, Internal Medicine physician and former nurse practitioner, Dr. Kuffel has broad healthcare experience. After years of directing and working in emergency departments, she changed her focus to found and direct hospitalist inpatient care at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, Montana. Recently Dr. Kuffel has retired to pursue many interests including writing this educational health series for women. Dr. Kuffel's success in her lifetime commitment of helping others achieve optimum health has been recognized many times. In 2010 she was named the first Champion physician at North Valley Hospital. In 2013 the local chapter of Soroptimist International honored Dr. Kuffel with the Ruby Award for her professional and personal efforts making extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls. She lives in Whitefish, Montana with her husband, dog and experimental airplane they built together.