Dr. Michelle Folz

Dr. Michelle Foltz, an orthopedic surgeon, has spent much of the last 16 years working in public and charity hospitals in developing countries.

She will speak at the Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., on Wednesday, Oct 14, at 7 p.m. and read from her book, “A Leg to Stand On.” Recently returned from Af ghanistan, she will talk about her experiences there, in Africa and in Cambodia, focusing on the social and economic impact trauma and injury play in developing countries.

Foltz grew up in Ohio and completed medical school at Ohio State University in 1976, followed by surgical and orthopedic training in Pittsburgh and Chicago. She practiced in Miles City, Mont., from 1983 to 1985 and in Pennsylvania, until her wanderlust took her to Africa in the early ’90s. Since 2003 she has lived in Columbus, Mont., with many trips to Africa and Asia doing volunteer work.

Copies of her book will be available to buy with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

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