The COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans much more aware of how public health agencies help keep them healthy and safe. This column underlines the ways public health is an investment in the future of our community,
A registered nurse with the Nurse Family Partnership at RiverStone Health offers tips on bonding with your baby, starting in pregnancy. You can begin establishing that emotional connection by talking, singing or reading to your baby
While we all long to return to the comfortable world we left behind, the new normal amidst COVID-19 means monumental changes in how we work, socialize, shop and care for family members. Here are some things
Contact tracing may be a new term for a lot of people, but its actually been around for a very long time. Public Health nurses use contact tracing for a number of diseases and conditions. For
It’s normal for parents, especially new parents, to worry about their baby’s health. During National Infant Immunization Week, April 26-May 3, please remember that immunizations give parents the power to protect their children.
Life was stressful enough before COVID-19 arrived. Now we have extra stress and greater reason to manage it effectively.
One technique for managing stress that can help even the busiest people is meditation.
The American Public Health Association has designated the first week of April as National Public Health Week. This year, public health professionals across the nation are extremely busy dealing with COVID-19. We won’t have time to
When everybody stays home, practices social distancing for essential activities and frequently washes hands, fewer people will be infected each day. This will prevent overwhelming our Billings hospitals with more patients than they can care for
The 2019 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) indicates nearly 60% of Yellowstone County high school students have tried e-cigarettes and 30% are current users.
Among middle school students in Yellowstone County, 30% have tried e-cigarettes
