In the last year, 1 in 10 Montanans has lost their healthcare coverage through Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids. Many of these 135,000 people lost their coverage due to paperwork and complicated systems. Jeanne “Scooter” Gates,
Food truck popularity continues to surge across Montana and Yellowstone County. With so many delicious and convenient options, it’s easy to see why they’re a hit. Jordan Machado, sanitarian-in-training with RiverStone Health shares how to remain
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.
This Billings Gazette editorial lauds our new RiverStone Health Clinic and the public-private partnership that made it possible.
Check out the Community Open House for our new RiverStone Health Clinic on Wednesday, January 17, from 4-6 p.m. The new Clinic opens for patient care on the afternoon of Monday, January 22. Its design enhances
Addiction, poor health, poverty, trauma, and unemployment can sometimes converge and lead to homelessness, as this Billings Gazette Opinion page points out.
Congress must act before the end of September to avoid a drastic lapse in funding for Community Health Centers like RiverStone Health and the 16 other CHCs in Montana and those in other states. The federal
When Dr. Mike Downing set up a dental practice on Billings’ South Side in 1996, he was guided by a philosophy of community service instilled by his parents. “I firmly believe communities that truly value, celebrate
You can get wildfire smoke updates and find out the air quality in our area through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Today’s Air website.
When smoke reduces visibility to a few miles, it can
Speaking at RiverStone Health, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester blasted the Republican backed Senate health care bill, which he said will cause thousands of Montanans to lose coverage through cuts to Medicaid and mean higher rates for
The RiverStone Board of Health adopts rules to protect the public health of the community. The board’s proposed rule, like the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act, recognizes the right of nonsmokers to breath clean indoor air.
A partnership between Friendship House of Christian Service and the South Side Community Center will help bring more health food options to the Southside neighborhood. Healthy By Design, which grew out of the Alliance between Billings
