Start your recovery from opioid addiction
The influx of illicit fentanyl is taking a toll in Yellowstone County. Dr. Sharon Mulvehill of RiverStone Health explains that help is accessible for people who want to stop using fentanyl and other opioids, such as morphine, heroin, OxyContin, and oxycodone. People who want to start their recovery may call RiverStone Health Clinic at 406-247-3350 and get an appointment.
Are you at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?
The healthy changes you make today can prevent diabetes from becoming part of your future. Lisa Linday, registered dietitian at RiverStone Health Live Well Center, offers tips on staying healthy.
When parents abuse drugs, kids need treatment, too
Addiction to alcohol, substances or impulse disorders, can also impact the lives and health of the children, other family members and friends of people struggling with substance use or impulse disorders. Karen Wilcox, a Licensed Professional Counselor at RiverStone Health, talks about the resources available for families.
Make sure outdoor meals are safe
Keep foodborne illnesses away from your picnics and barbecues with these food safety tips from Clark Snyder of RiverStone Health. Questions about food safety? Call Environmental Health Services at 406.256.2770.
Don’t let animal germs make you sick
Livestock and pets can carry diseases that make people sick. Kelly Gardner, Public Health nurse manager at RiverStone Health, writes about the risks and precautions you can take to avoid zoonotic diseases.
Gardeners’ Market returns to South Park
Gardeners’ Market opens 4-6 p.m. Thursday in South Park with fresh produce and other locally produced foods for sale.
The market will be open to everyone each Thursday through Oct. 6. If you would like to sell your farm or garden products at Gardeners’ Market, contact the market manager at 406.651.6444 or market@hbdyc.org
Healthier mom, healthier baby
Plan for a healthier pregnancy with tips from Dr. Ruth Chadwick of RiverStone Health Clinic. We care for expectant moms, newborns and children of all ages.
Call 406.247.3350 for an appointment.
Enjoy Montana outdoors, but don’t fry your skin
Montana has the seventh highest rate of melanoma among the 50 states. Melanoma is a potentially deadly skin cancer.
Sheri Pope of RiverStone Health give tips on protecting yourself from skin cancer with sun safety.
How to pack the first aid kit you need
When making summer plans, don’t forget the first aid kit. Being prepared could mean the difference between a fun adventure and having to go home early or to the ER.
Dr. Bjorn Anderson of RiverStone Health explains what you should pack to stay safe this summer.
Ease into your spring outdoor activities
The weather is getting better, and it’s important to find and participate in activities that are fun, bring you joy and improve your health.
In this week’s Health Matters column for The Billings Gazette, Ryan Braley of RiverStone Health talks about how to get started in spring activities without injuring yourself.
