January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Each year, more than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. In Montana, about 36 women are diagnosed annually, and nine will lose their life. Sheri
As we enter the winter months with fewer daylight hours than ever, it’s a good time to think about ways to boost our vitamin D intake. Keeping up on your vitamin D can promote strong and
As colder temperatures and poor travel conditions settle in around Montana, the value of medical access for those living in the rural areas is more palpable than ever. Frozen water lines, hungry livestock, icy roads and
Canned and frozen vegetables are convenient options that can help you maintain a healthy diet without the added expense of produce going bad before you get a chance to use it. Both canned and frozen vegetables
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
Thanks to The Billings Gazette editorial board for encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations. Appointments at free, fast Yellowstone County community clinics are available at mtreadyclinic.org
Thank you to the Billings Gazette for the editorial on the work public health is doing to protect our communities. Please remember the 3 W’s – Wash Your Hands, Watch Your Distance, and Wear a Mask/Face
The risk of becoming infected with the new coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 is dependent on exposure, and right now, that risk in Montana is low. But the virus has produced a disturbing amount of misinformation,
The risk of a Billings resident contracting the new Coronavirus is unlikely, but not impossible. That’s why Public Health Services at RiverStone Health has been preparing since mid-January in cooperation with local hospitals, the Montana Department
Our director of Health Promotion was instrumental in introducing this approach in Billings Public Schools. A federal grant has expanded PAX across the state to train about 1,100 elementary school teachers.
During the last Legislative session, 12 Republicans and Democrats stopped an attack on a local rule to the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act.
Hospice staff organized a wedding for a couple who had been together for 35 years. After the groom asked the hospice chaplain if he could perform the ceremony, staff pitched in to organize makeup, hair, nails,
Healthy By Design project focuses on strengthening South Side neighborhood by considering models to support a grocery store, public art and neighborhood history
With prayers in Spanish and English, hugs, tears and a smudging ceremony, Billings marked the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.
