Keep pools safe with chemistry and lifeguards
Is your pool safe for swimming? How about the hot tub? Nikki Peterson of RiverStone Health explains how pool professionals work to keep aquatic facilities healthy and safe.
Essentials for your family’s first aid kit
What’s in your first aid kit? Shaleen Doctor, a RiverStone Health family physician, offers advice on how to equip your family first aid kit for summer.
Walking your way to better health
It’s time to get outside to improve your physical fitness. Regular walking is a great option.
Ryan Braley of RiverStone Health Clinic offers tips for getting started and staying with your program.
Yellowstone County unites to prevent suicide
Yellowstone County mental health professionals and volunteers are working to reduce suicide risks. Kathy Sabol of RiverStone Health explains the local resources available to keep people safe.
Vaccines Fight Diseases with Precision
Looking back in the history books from before vaccines, the number of hospitalizations related to many microbes fell by 92% thanks to vaccination efforts. Sam Matz, MD explains how in this week’s Health Matters.
E-cigarettes put Montana teens at risk
Four out of 10 Yellowstone County high school students report being regular users of e-cigarettes. RiverStone Health’s Sarah Music explains what medical researchers have learned about the effects of these nicotine products on teen brains.
Hospice volunteers find reward in service
Sarah Rachac of RiverStone Health Hospice and Hospice Home tells how dedicated volunteers continue to help during the pandemic. April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week.
We appreciate all of our wonderful volunteers.
Quarantine Order for Yellowstone County Pets
Yellowstone County pets are under a state quarantine order after a skunk tested positive for rabies. Marilyn Tapia of RiverStone Health explains how public health works to prevent this deadly disease.
Help is here for struggling young families
When parents of young children have questions, RiverStone Family Health Services helps them find answers. Doug Andersen explains the services available to assist with solving parenting challenges.
Preventive health screenings you need most
What healthcare screenings do your really need and when should you get them? Dr. Kirsten Thompson, a family doctor at RiverStone Health Clinic, answers you questions.
