Enhancing babies’ immunity to diseases.
Amy Queen, certified lactation consultant with RiverStone Health WIC, offers advice on the nutrition that enhances babies’ immunity to diseases.
County Inspectors keep your fair food safe
Before indulging in fair food, check out this advice column from RiverStone Health sanitarian Greg McGann. RiverStone Health sanitarians are on the job to ensure that food is properly prepared for the public.
Avoid the back-to-school rush
Avoid the back-to-school rush and get your students’ vaccines up to date now. Karmen Hammermeister of RiverStone Health immunization clinic explains what vaccines kindergartners and other student need.
Get your Health care back on track
It’s time to get your regular health care back on track. Dr. Chris Baumert of RiverStone Health explains why preventive health care and routine screenings for cancer and other serious diseases are necessary, even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Training new doctors for rural practice
Dr. Garth Brand, program director for the Montana Family Medicine Residency writes about training doctors in Montana. The most important thing for residents to be successful is a passion for working with underserved patients. The goal is to prepare residents for working with a wide array of patients.
Stay fit while staying at home
There are a lot of ways you can stay fit while you stay at home. Check out RiverStone Health Wellness Manager, Ryan Braley’s many tips on how you can exercise from home effectively.
Healthcare for the Homeless continues tradition of caring
While you may think homelessness is someone living under a bridge, we define it as people living on the street, staying in shelters, doubling up with friends or family, or living in hotels or vehicles.
Read this week’s Health Matters to learn more about how Healthcare for the Homeless helps those without a stable shelter.
Know before you go: 2020 Gardener’s Market
Things are a bit different this year for Healthy By Design’s Gardner’s Market. Check out what you need to know before you go in this week’s Health Matters.
Planning safer events this summer
We are now in Phase 2 of Gov. Steve Bullock’s reopening plan. This phase allows some group events with responsible planning and precautions. For guidance on how to safely hold an event check out this week’s Health Matters article.
Keeping Your Customers Safe from COVID-19
Yellowstone County is home to 8,700 businesses — retail, hospitality, professional services, visual and performing arts and others. As businesses take steps to reopen and restore their vitality, each has a responsibility to keep customers safe.
