School-based clinics, which are opening across the country, can improve the education and health of our children and their families. After opening Billings’ first school-based clinic inside Orchard Elementary School, RiverStone Health has expanded the Clinic’s
Tobacco use and its health consequences disproportionately affect people who have lower incomes and education levels. Among Montanans who earn less than $15,000 a year, 40 percent smoke regularly, according to the Montana Behavioral Risk Factor
Nearly everyone from the age of 6 months on up should get vaccinated each year against influenza. Last flu season, 433 hospitalizations and 33 deaths in Montana were associated with the flu. Here are some other
Why should patients care about having a medical home? Abi Ashcraft, a resident physician with the Montana Family Medicine Residency at RiverStone Health, explains the benefits of a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
These tips should help you prepare an emergency plan to keep pets and livestock safe if you need to evacuate your home during a fire, flood or other natural disaster.
Hospice cares for the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill. It does not hasten death, but by managing symptoms to alleviate suffering, it allows people to spend quality time with family and friends.
Learn what community organizations are doing to lower the rate of suicide, and what you can do to help.
One of our resident physicians offers sensible tips for students on eating right, handling stress and finding time to exercise during their freshman year away from home.
A licensed clinical social worker at RiverStone Health Orchard School Clinic emphasizes the positive in tips for parents on helping kids start the new school year.
