Teens who vape, may also be “dripping,” dropping liquid directly on to the heating element of an electronic cigarette. Electronic cigarette use among Montana high school students is almost double the national rate of 16 percent.
Inhalant abuse relies on chemicals as common as nonstick cooking spray or the canned air used to clean computer keyboards. Many solvents and aerosol sprays are so concentrated that sniffing them can cause the heart to
The number of gonorrhea cases in Yellowstone County grew from 14 in 2012 to 234 in 2016. While gonorrhea is easily treated, it may not show symptoms, especially in women. Anyone who is sexually active can
State and federal governments have taken steps to reduce prescription drug abuse. This column points out one step you can take by disposing of outdated, unused or unneeded medications safely.
Hospice volunteers fill gaps between the care loved ones offer and the care provided by healthcare professionals. Those volunteers often describe their work as a way to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. National Volunteer
In the fall of 2015, the Montana Legislature enacted new vaccine requirements for school attendance, including requiring a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for all students starting the seventh grade. Last year, 20 cases of
Where we live, work and play influences our overall health. To improve the health of our community, we need to look for policies and solutions that make the healthy choice the easy choice.
Children experiencing depression may not understand why they are feeling the way they do. If you’re concerned your child is suffering from mental health issues, contact your healthcare provider and have your child screened. With appropriate
Like CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents and other adults who work with young people to recognize and respond to a mental health crisis. More about the free, eight-hour training can be found in
