Everyone Can Help Prevent Suicide
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This column by our Public Health Director of Health Promotion outlines steps everyone can take to help prevent suicide.
Encouraging Safe School Routes
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Adult volunteers are needed to launch “Walking School Buses” at McKinley and Highland elementary schools. This Billings Gazette column offers other tips on getting involved in creating fun and safe walking or bicycling routes to schools.
Proactive Approach Links Mind, Body, Spirit
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The roadmap to good health involves keeping both your mind and body active. The Live Well Center at RiverStone Health, with its certified health coach/personal trainer and fitness equipment, was created to encourage patients to take charge of their health and well-being.
Getting off to a Good Start on a New School Year
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Christine Faulkner, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at RiverStone Health, offers five tips for starting off the school year right. A new school year is a great time to practice the positivity and time management skills she outlines in this column.
Protecting Your Health at MontanaFair
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Registered sanitarians from RiverStone Health inspect food booths each day during MontanaFair to check that food is prepared and served safely. But there are also things that fair-goers can do to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Breastfeeding Tips
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Registered sanitarians from RiverStone Health inspect food booths each day during MontanaFair to check that food is prepared and served safely. But there are also things that fair-goers can do to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Avoiding Recreational Water Illnesses
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Diarrhea is the most common recreational water illness, and swallowing even a small amount of contaminated water can make you sick. Our Registered Sanitarian offers some tips on enjoying pools and swimming while avoiding illnesses.
Back to School Immunizations
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If your child is entering kindergarten, put back-to school immunizations on your To-Do list. Kindergarteners typically are due for the final dose of several vaccines, sometimes in a series that began soon after their birth.
Dispose of Unused Medicines Safely
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Amy Moser, our Pharmacy Manager, offers tips on disposing of unused medications without the risk of harming others or the environment.
Being Prepared Builds Community Resilience
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Being prepared for an emergency or natural disaster might not seem like a patriotic act, but it can strengthen the fabric of your community.