Vaccines for Teens
Karmen Hammermeister, a registered nurse and immunization specialist at RiverStone Health discusses some of the back-to-school vaccines for pre-teens and teenagers.
Summer Sun Safety
Dr. Justin Watkins with the Montana Family Medicine Residency offers some tips on taking precautions to protect yourself from over-exposure to the sun.
Keys to Keeping Food Safe
One of our Registered Sanitarians with Environmental Health Services describes the four core elements to reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. The key practices can be summed up by these words: clean, separate, cook, and chill.
Gardeners’ Market Offers Healthy Foods
Shoppers can buy produce directly from backyard growers and farmers at the Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market at South Park. The Market runs from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursdays during the season. Free, family-friendly activities include music, games that encourage exercise, gardening activities, and visits from the Pedal Powered Library bicycle.
Slowing the Rate Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
As one of the doctors on the faculty of the Montana Family Medicine Residency at RiverStone Health points out, there are actions we can take to cut the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Showcasing Our Work
The RiverStone Health Showcase highlights nearly 20 projects staff have undertaken this year in the areas of Health, Education, Leadership & Protection.
Safe Cleanup After Flooding
Marilyn Tapia, our Director of Health Protection, offers these tips for safe cleanup of homes after recent flooding in the region.
Know your risk to prevent drownings
Each day, about ten people die from drowning, and two of them are age 14 or younger. Flood waters represent a clear danger, but drowning can happen quickly, even in pools with lifeguards. Nearly three-quarters of those deaths are associated with alcohol.
Helping Kids & Teens Navigate Social Media
Here are some tips for parents from our Director of Behavioral Health on helping children and teens avoid some of the pitfalls of social media use.
Plan Ahead for Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortages
After manufacturing problems led to a yellow fever vaccine shortage, the number of clinics offering the vaccine plunged from 4,000 to 250. RiverStone Health is the only place in Montana that can administer the yellow fever vaccine, which makes it critical for travelers to plan ahead.
