Why BMI matters, but why it isn’t the whole story
When you visit the doctor, you may hear about BMI, or Body Mass Index. BMI is a simple number based on your height and weight that helps doctors estimate body fat. It has been used for
When you visit the doctor, you may hear about BMI, or Body Mass Index. BMI is a simple number based on your height and weight that helps doctors estimate body fat. It has been used for
Each year, thousands of people make the resolution to quit using tobacco products, yet many find it harder than expected to stick with it. Nicotine is highly addictive, and quitting often takes more than willpower alone.
Slips, trips and falls can happen to anyone, and they can cause serious injuries, especially for older adults. 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 will have a fall, but many of these accidents
As winter draws near, the days become shorter and nights stretch longer on the streets of Billings. As many of us are tucked away in the warmth of our homes, others scour the streets for a
As days get shorter and temperatures fall, many people have a hard time feeling their best during the winter months. Taking proactive and consistent steps throughout every week can help stave off the winter blues and
Designer drugs may sound safe, but they are often more dangerous than the original substances they are trying to mimic. Jenna Solomon, a preventive programs coordinator for RiverStone Health Public Health, explains designer drugs and associated
Whether it is a wave to a neighbor as you take out the trash, a hello as you pass by on a walk, or a conversation at a neighborhood get-together, connecting with your neighbors is a
Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic that affects both children and adults, yet it remains one of the most preventable chronic diseases. It occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high. Amanda Gallagher, the program
Whether it is recovering from an accident or injury or end-of-life care, navigating the healthcare system can be daunting for patients and their loved ones. Each November, we recognize National Home Health and Hospice Month and
RiverStone Health, the Yellowstone City-County Health Department, is responsible for enforcing food safety regulations and licensing retail food establishments under contract with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
Public Health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in a Yellowstone County child who is a household member of the first case identified on July 18. As of noon on July 25, no other
Yellowstone County Public Health officials have identified a highly suspect case of measles in a school-aged Yellowstone County child who visited a local healthcare facility on Friday, July 18. The child had recently traveled with their
RiverStone Health is asking anyone who was in the airport, including the baggage claim/car rental area between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, May 26 and then became ill with any symptoms of measles, to
RiverStone Health in conjunction with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced that two confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Yellowstone County residents. An unvaccinated adult and an unvaccinated child became
RiverStone Health has secured an alternative location to continue serving patients in Joliet.
The clinic will see patients at 602 West Front Avenue starting December 3, and will continue to operate Tuesdays and Fridays from
Communities across the country are celebrating National Health Center Week from August 4–10, 2024. Please join me in thanking the dedicated team at RiverStone Health for their service to our community as we celebrate National Health
Ten doctors recently joined the Montana Family Medicine Residency to begin three years of intensive training in family medicine and rural healthcare. The new doctors received their traditional white coats in a celebration Wednesday, June 26
Over the past several months, RiverStone Health has been taking steps to reduce its budget after losing more than $3 million in Medicaid revenue this fiscal year, ending June 30.
This week, RiverStone Health notified
