Let’s make Billings walkable for our children
In this week’s Health Matters column, Ellie Lanz, a prevention health specialist at RiverStone Health, talks about how creating safe, walkable routes can increase community connectivity.
As a city, Billings is prioritizing the need to enhance walkability. Be on the lookout for community forums, walking audit tours and the upcoming Commuter Challenge held in the entire month of June.
To reach Ellie, call 406-651-6443.
Time for Yellowstone County’s wellness checkup
The Community Health Needs Assessment takes a detailed look at Yellowstone County residents’ health and safety every three years.
As Eden Sowards explains in this Health Matters column, the assessment, organized by Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare and RiverStone Health, involves hundreds of residents who share their ideas on what our community needs to be healthier.
How tobacco products pollute our planet
Cigarettes and e-cigarettes contain toxic substances that can harm the environment if they are discarded on the ground or waterways. The best way to prevent this pollution is to avoid using tobacco and nicotine products. If you want help quitting, contact the Montana Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or www.QuitNowMontana.com.
Compassionate volunteers at home with hospice
Our generous volunteers help RiverStone Health Hospice professional staff provide the best care to patients and their families. To learn more about volunteering, please contact Sarah Rachac at 406.657.6500 or email sarah.rac@riverstonehealth.org.
Public health covers our whole community
Public health is where you are: ensuring that food sold is safe to eat, that water quality is maintained, that people are protected against communicable diseases, that everyone has access to needed high-quality, affordable healthcare. In this Billings Gazette column, Eric Owen of RiverStone Health explains why public health benefits everyone.
Early prenatal care gives babies best start on life
Dr. Jameson Laub, a family doctor at RiverStone Health Clinic, explains why it’s best to resolve potential health risks early in pregnancy for a healthy baby and mom. Prenatal and pediatric care is available at RiverStone Health Clinic. Please call 406.247.3350 for an appointment.
Learn how to maintain your home septic system
Demand for home septic systems is growing in Yellowstone County. If you have a septic system or are planning to move to a home that requires a septic tank, now is the time to learn how to keep that system functioning properly. RiverStone Health registered sanitarian Adam Harris explains how to avoid septic system troubles. For more information, call RiverStone Health Environmental Health Services at 406-256-2770.
Start your child’s dental care early
Dental care should begin even before your child has teeth. Shawnell Miller, dental hygienist with RiverStone Health Dental Clinic, gives
tips on preventing dental problems as your child grows.
Take time to compare hospice programs
How can you be assured that a hospice will provide high quality care to your family member?
Kandra Diefenderfer of RiverStone Health Hospice offers guidance for comparing hospice services.
Insomnia: In search of a good night’s sleep
Tossing and turning all night? Dr. Paul Weeden, a family physician at RiverStone Health, explains some common causes of insomnia, and offers some solutions for a better night’s sleep.
