Cigarette smoking, although becoming less common over the past several years, remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In Montana, about 1,600 adults die each year from smoking related diseases. Kori Anderson,
As we marked the 36th World AIDS Day on December 1, this disease still infects 1.2 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 31,800 Americans each year are diagnosed
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and of course delicious meals. While celebrating, it’s important to keep food safety in mind. Jordan Machado, registered sanitarian at RiverStone Health Environmental Health Services, helps debunk myths
If it has been a while since you’ve looked at health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace, it is a good time to take another look. Open enrollment for 2025 coverage began Nov. 1 and
November is home health and hospice month, a time to recognize the incredible work of healthcare professionals who provide compassionate care to patients in their homes. Whether through home health services, which help individuals recover from
As winter approaches, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice helps with mobility by making sidewalks and pathways safer and easier to navigate. It prevents slips and falls, especially for older adults, children or those who
As physical activity rates among children in Yellowstone County continue to decline, now is the time to rethink how we can create safe, active environments for our kids. Luckily, October is full of fun ways for
Getting a tattoo or piercing can be an exciting and personal decision. It is important to prioritize your health and safety when choosing a body artist. Nikki Peterson, a registered sanitarian at RiverStone Health, shares essential
You’ve likely driven past a business that sells kratom or kava and are curious about them. Kava and kratom are two separate plant-based products with ancient roots, but don’t let that fool you. Many of the
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
As RiverStone Health works to sustain high-quality services for the community with an increasingly tight budget, the difficult decision has been made to cease operations at our inpatient Hospice Home. The Hospice Home has long operated
During National Home Care and Hospice Month in November, hospice providers across the country make extra efforts to inform our communities about the compassionate end-of-life care we provide. We also celebrate our generous volunteers and dedicated
COVID-19 has become one of the top 10 causes of pediatric death in the U.S. Nationally, nearly 1,000 children have died of COVID-19 related illness. While COVID-19 pediatric deaths are rare, tragically, they do happen. Three
Only about 51 percent of age-eligible Yellowstone County residents have been vaccinated. There seems to be a disconnect about the seriousness of the current uptick in cases across the county, state and country.
“Regardless of whether a student is wearing a mask or not, each deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. There must be no tolerance for bullying due to masking or not masking.”
