Primary Care Physicians: The Coach on a Winning Team
Each member of the healthcare team plays a critical role in ensuring you live a long and fulfilling life, and none should be left out. However, there’s growing evidence that when you include a primary care provider in your overall healthcare team, you, the patient, do better.
November 21 is the Great American Smokeout
During the Great American Smokeout event many tobacco users across the country will make the decision to quit. For the past 40 years, the event has provided the opportunity for community groups, physicians, and others to encourage people to make a plan to give up using commercial tobacco.
Health Insurance Marketplace: Open Enrollment for 2020 Health Insurance is Happening Now
If you have questions about the marketplace we can help. Our Care Managers are specially trained to help you navigate the marketplace to find the best healthcare plan for you. Call 651.6540 to set up an appointment today. Don’t wait open enrollment ends Dec. 15
Health Insurance Marketplace: Open Enrollment for 2020 Health Insurance is Happening Now
If you have questions about the marketplace we can help. Our Care Managers are specially trained to help you navigate the marketplace to find the best healthcare plan for you. Call 651.6540 to set up an appointment today. Don’t wait open enrollment ends Dec. 15
Flu Vaccine: The Best Weapon to Fight the Flu
The single best way to prevent influenza is to get vaccinated every year. Prevention of influenza isn’t a perfect science. The vaccines are not 100-percent effective. But it’s the best protection we’ve got.
How to Properly Dispose of Unused or Expired Prescription Medication
Millions of Americans each year are misusing powerful prescription pain relievers.
If you have unused prescription drugs you can properly dispose of them Saturday, Oct. 26 during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which is also the first official Montana Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Getting Screened Early Saves Lives
One in eight women risk developing breast cancer.
Between 1989 to 2016 the rates of women dying from breast cancer decreased by 40 percent.
Increased screening and awareness have contributed to the decrease in deaths.
Find providers that offer LGBTQ-friendly health care
Finding a provider and team that you feel comfortable with is important for LGBTQ population in Montana.
County sanitarians: Keeping your food safe
Notes from our director of Health Protection show what county health inspectors look for to keep food safe for consumption.
Teaching youth to prepare for emergencies
Follow these tips to help your children be prepared for an emergency situation.
