How Much Sleep Do Children Need?

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One of our family medicine resident physicians describes how children need different amounts of sleep at different stages during their lives.

Early Reading Habits Help Fuel Literacy

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Adding books to your holiday gift list and devoting time to reading aloud can help build a child’s language skills and literacy, as this Billings Gazette column points out.

A Portrait of Homelessness

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Everyone is invited to join RiverStone Health Health Care for the Homeless in a candlelight vigil on the Yellowstone County Courthouse Lawn at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, which is Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil takes place on the first day of winter, the longest night and shortest day of the year.

Still Safe After Sell-by Date?

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When is food that’s beyond the “sell-by” date still safe to eat? Our director of Environmental Health Services answers some of those common questions in this Health Matters column.

Progress in Treating HIV

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One way of combating the spread of HIV focuses on treatment as prevention. It works by making sure that HIV infected individuals take their antiretroviral therapy successfully to reduce the presence of the virus in the blood and body fluids. Individuals with a very low, or undetectable viral load, greatly reduce their chances of spreading HIV to others.

Movember Focuses on Men’s Health

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During November, men are encouraged to grow a moustache and change the face of men’s health. In this column, one of our resident physicians talks about some of the biggest issues surrounding men’s health.

Art Helps Children Express Grief

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When children are at a loss for words, art projects can sometimes help them cope with their grief. One of our social workers suggests a few projects that are simple enough to do at home.

Enroll for Health Insurance

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Open enrollment starts November 1st in the Health Insurance Marketplace through healthcare.gov. Our specially trained counselors help individuals and families figure out their options. Anyone can make a free appointment by calling 651.6540. Just don’t delay, since open enrollment ends December 15th.

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