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,
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,
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
