New Babies Bring New Worries
Along with the joys of motherhood comes some worry. Shannon Hauck, a Registered Nurse with Nurse-Family Partnership at RiverStone Health, offers some advice for new moms.
Caring for the Homeless
Join Healthcare for the Homeless at the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony at 12:15pm on Friday, December 21, on the Yellowstone County Courthouse Lawn. The brief outdoor ceremony recognizes the needs of the homeless in our community on the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.
What parents should know about e-cigarettes
Claire Oakley, our Director of Health Promotion, offers insights into what parents need to know to help their children and teens avoid using e-cigarettes and the harmful effects of nicotine.
Testing & Treating HIV
A physician with the Montana Family Medicine Residency explains HIV risk factors and treatment. Last year, 691 people in Montana were living with HIV/AIDS. During the first nine months of this year, 16 Montanans were newly diagnosed with HIV infections, including seven in Yellowstone County.
Helping Child Victims
The Yellowstone Valley Children’s Advocacy Center opened in 2012 to meet the needs of children who have been victims of crime. The Center, which is now housed on the RiverStone Health campus, provides a safe space for children to be interviewed by specially trained child forensic interviewers.
Regulating Body Art Studios
Body art studios are inspected at least once a year by Registered Sanitarians with RiverStone Health to check for safe and sanitary conditions. Since tattoos and piercing break the skin, unsafe and unsanitary practices can lead to scarring, nerve damage and infections, as this Billings Gazette column points out.
Expressing End-of-Life Wishes
Having advance care plans in place based on your values and preferences can bring a measure of peace of mind to you and your family by removing doubts about your end-of-life wishes. Tim Warburton, a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Social Worker with RiverStone Health Hospice Services, offers some tips on steps you can take.
Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
This column offers practical advice on lowering your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Open Enrollment Through healthcare.gov
If you need health insurance, open enrollment in the Affordable Care Act through healthcare.gov is from November 1 to December 15. If you need help comparing your options, make an appointment with one of our Certified Application Counselors by calling 651.6540 or emailing marketplace@riverstonehealth.org.
Take Charge of Your Health with a Medicare Wellness Visit
If you’re covered under Medicare, you can have a free wellness visit each year to talk to your doctor about ways to prevent disease and improve your overall health.
