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Page A-10 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 13, 2018 (Clockwise from bottom left) Salutatorian Kaya Doolaege, Shelby Brannon, Taylor Hammers, Elizabeth Webb, Dean Hearn, Jeffery Foster and (center) Valedictorian Alejandro Robles. Siskiyou Community Health Center is now offering the specialty… Endocrinology Today’s Topic: Vitamin D by Kim Waller, PA-C, CCD, CDE Now that summer is approaching it’s a good time to talk about Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and helps facilitate a normal LPPXQHV\VWHP*HWWLQJDVXIƓFLHQWDPRXQWRI Vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as im- proved resistance against certain diseases. If you don’t get enough Vitamin D, you have an increased risk of having thin and brittle bones in your later years. Foods that contain Vitamin D include: • Salmon, Tuna, and Mackerel are high in Vitamin D • Cheese and egg yolks have small amounts • Milk, orange juice and yogurt have Vitamin D DGGHGWRWKHPFDOOHGIRUWLƓHG 6\PSWRPVRID9LWDPLQ'GHƓFLHQF\LQDGXOWV include: • Tiredness, aches and pains, and a general sense of not feeling well • Severe bone or muscle pain or weakness that PD\FDXVHGLIƓFXOW\FOLPELQJVWDLUVRUJHWWLQJXS IURPWKHŴRRURUDORZFKDLU • Stress fractures, especially in your legs, pelvis, and hips Your health care provider can diagnose a Vitamin D GHƓFLHQF\E\SHUIRUPLQJDVLPSOHEORRGWHVW Kim Waller, PA-C, CCD, CDE is accepting referrals for Endocrinology patients. Speak to your primary care provider for a referral. MEDICAL | DENTAL | PHARMACY | WALK-IN CLINIC 1701 NW Hawthorne Avenue, Grants Pass 2 5 6 4 7 R e d w o o d H i g h w a y, C a v e J u n c t i o n www.siskiyouhealthcenter.com | (541) 472-4777 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. LL B A R ♥ G R EAT F OOD C ♥ SI F U Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. Your body produces Vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. ♥ L IV E M U
