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
For people enrolled in Medicare, a free annual wellness visit is part of your benefits. When you first enroll in Medicare, you can have a Welcome to Medicare Visit within the first 12 months that you
We are fortunate to live in an age where advancements in medicine, public health and sanitation have significantly reduced infections that were once harmful to our health and quality of life. Antibiotics in particular have saved
As parents and educators, we all want the best for our children. One of the most effective ways to support their growth and development is to make sure they stay healthy, especially during their school years.
As summer fades away and the new school year begins, it’s time to start planning for the busy days ahead. That includes planning for school lunches. Callie Miller, registered dietitian with RiverStone Health WIC nutrition
Many people suffer from dry mouth and do not even realize it. Chronic dry mouth can be uncomfortable and can lead to dental problems like cavities and gum disease. It can also cause problems in tasting,
Rates of sexually transmitted diseases have seen large increases. What can you do? Talk frankly to your healthcare provider about your risk factors and about getting tested.
This Billings Gazette feature indicates the role medical residencies, like the Montana Family Medicine Residency, play in attracting physicians to settle in Montana. Of MFMR’s 129 graduates since 1998, 75 of the physicians are practicing in
Since 1998, the Montana Family Medicine Residency has trained 75 primary care doctors who are now practicing in Montana, easing the shortage of doctors in the state.
The Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market kicks off its season on Thursday, June 14, from 4:30-6:30pm in South Park with early season vegetables and family-friendly activities.
A panel of six recounted the support they offer as hospice volunteers during a training for new volunteers. Ian Pickering recalled the first day he went to his volunteer assignment. He worried that he wasn’t ready
Montana has about twice the suicide rate as the national average, with 25 suicides for every 100,000 people. A team from Billings was chosen among the first eight teams to participate in the Mayor’s Challenge to
Rule #7, adopted by the RiverStone Board of Health, prohibits indoor use of e-cigarettes or other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in public spaces and limits smoking and vaping within 20 feet of the entryways, windows
Evidence shows that targeted case management is effective in helping high-risk infants and children get off to a better start in life, but those programs are threatened by cuts to state funding, which will trigger even
