Kandiss Inman 10/19/26 Kandiss Inman 10/19/26

Women's Health Research Is Finally Getting Its Own Home at NIH

A new executive order creates a Women’s Health Division at NIH. Kandiss explains what the order actually does, why women were left out of medical research for decades, and what it means for your care today.

Kandiss Inman 10/17/26 Kandiss Inman 10/17/26

Supplemental Screening for Dense Breasts: MRI, CEM, ABUS

You found your screening lane. Now what? Kandiss breaks down breast MRI, contrast-enhanced mammography, and automated breast ultrasound for dense breasts, what the latest research shows, and how to get real answers from your insurance. Part 2 of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series.

Kandiss Inman 10/4/26 Kandiss Inman 10/4/26

Dense Breasts and Risk Scores: Which Screening Lane Are You In?

Your mammogram came back normal, but what about that density letter? Kandiss explains breast density, how to calculate your own Tyrer-Cuzick risk score, and which screening lane fits you. Part 1 of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series.

Kandiss Inman 7/19/26 Kandiss Inman 7/19/26

The Dawn of a New Day

What a long and beautiful day it has been. As we mark a year in our home on Ustick, the light is only getting brighter, and our circle is growing. I can't wait to share what comes next.

Kandiss Inman 5/3/26 Kandiss Inman 5/3/26

Estradiol Patch Shortage: Safe Alternatives and How to Choose the Right Estrogen Therapy

Estradiol patches have become harder to access, leaving many women wondering what to do when their usual menopause hormone therapy is unavailable. This article explains why patch shortages are happening, how transdermal and oral estrogen differ, and how to choose a safe, effective, and sustainable option with your clinician.

Kandiss Inman 2/15/26 Kandiss Inman 2/15/26

Menopause Mystery Series - Realistic Expectations and Evidence-Based Care

Social media makes menopause hormone therapy sound like the answer to everything. The truth is more nuanced. Here’s what evidence-based care really says — and what it doesn’t.

Kandiss Inman 12/28/24 Kandiss Inman 12/28/24

2025 Here We Come

2024 has been an amazing journey. As we close out the year, I can’t help but to be eternally grateful for your trust in me for your women’s health needs. However, I can’t close out the year just talking about me and the past year. While it is important to reflect on the past year and all that has been done, I also need to take the time to look ahead. What about 2025? I said things would change. Well guess what??? We have some exciting news!

Kandiss Inman 11/30/24 Kandiss Inman 11/30/24

Pink The Rink

What an amazing couple of months! I wanted to take the opportunity in this blog post to talk about one amazing event Illumination Women’s Health helped to sponsor in October with the Montana Tech Hockey Team raising funds for the St. James Cancer Center in Butte, Montana.