This year, RiverStone Health celebrates 50 years as the Yellowstone County Health Department and 40 years providing community health center services. Eric Owen, vice president of Public Health & Clinical Services at RiverStone Health shares the
Breathing in smoke can cause coughing, trouble breathing, stinging eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose, irritated sinuses, wheezing and shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, an asthma attack, tiredness, and fast heartbeat. Clark Snyder, registered sanitarian with
Lead can contaminate old water pipes in your home, chipping paint containing lead, contaminated dirt and soil, toys, food and more. Lead poisoning can lead to several adverse health outcomes, especially in children. Ellie Lanz, Prevention
July is disability pride month, an opportunity to celebrate pride, visibility and solidarity with our neighbors who experience disabilities. Melissa Henderson, Senior Director of Community Health and Safety for RiverStone Health Public Health services, shares the
Teens are developing their own personal identities and often push the limits of parental control. They are gaining independence and skill in navigating life challenges and choices, yet they still need their parents/guardians for safety and
Choosing a daycare for your children is one of the most important decisions working parents make. Nikki Peterson, a registered sanitarian at RiverStone Health shares tips on choosing your child’s daycare.
The vast majority of insect bites and stings are not dangerous. It’s important to know what reactions, symptoms of changes should be evaluated by a medical professional and which ones can be cared for at home.
The Gardeners’ Market season is underway with fresh, affordable local produce for sale from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays in South Park. Local vendors also will be selling eggs, baked items, other foods and handicrafts. Jenna
Summer is here, and it’s time for parents to think about the summer menu. Callie Miller, a registered dietitian with RiverStone Health WIC, shares recipes for balanced summer snacks that include lots of fruit and veggies,
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
