Designer drugs may sound safe, but they are often more dangerous than the original substances they are trying to mimic. Jenna Solomon, a preventive programs coordinator for RiverStone Health Public Health, explains designer drugs and associated
Whether it is a wave to a neighbor as you take out the trash, a hello as you pass by on a walk, or a conversation at a neighborhood get-together, connecting with your neighbors is a
Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic that affects both children and adults, yet it remains one of the most preventable chronic diseases. It occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high. Amanda Gallagher, the program
Whether it is recovering from an accident or injury or end-of-life care, navigating the healthcare system can be daunting for patients and their loved ones. Each November, we recognize National Home Health and Hospice Month and
Halloween is a fun night for kids to dress up and have a good time with family and friends, and it is also time for candy. Candy is a tasty treat, but trying to limit sugar
Fall is the perfect season to lace up your shoes and take a step toward better health. Cooler weather, colorful scenery and crisp air make October an ideal time to get moving outdoors. That’s why it’s
Whether you just found out you are pregnant, or you are planning on expanding your family, the thought of how to eat nutritious foods for your growing baby can raise many questions. No matter where you
Over the past several years, vaping has become increasingly popular among teens. Many believe it’s harmless or safer than smoking, but the long-term effects are mostly unknown. Kori Anderson, a prevention health specialist at RiverStone Health,
Across Montana, opioid related deaths have surged, with fentanyl driving a large portion of the crisis. In Yellowstone County, the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) recorded 118 suspected overdoses so far this year. Of those,
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.
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.
