A community health needs assessment, or CHNA, is a wellness exam for a community. Instead of taking blood pressure or drawing blood, a community health needs assessment relies on input from residents, community leaders and other
While the world still waits for a cure, we have had a way to effectively stop HIV in its tracks for well over a decade. HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, which
When you bring a baby home, you may hear a lot of advice. Some advice is helpful, some outdated and some can be confusing. Family members, friends and even strangers may share what “worked for them,”
Our community approaches health from many different perspectives. Some are focused on prevention, others on personal resilience and many are simply trying to live full lives, spending time with friends, caring for family and staying connected
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
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.”
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
