Every year, 1 in 6 Americans is affected by a foodborne illness. Most of those illnesses are caused by viruses or bacteria and any food can become contaminated if it’s not handled properly.
It’s tough to grieve while others are celebrating. A social worker with RiverStone Health Hospice Services offers some suggestions on handling the holidays.
Our Director of Population Health Services explains health equity and how it factors into the Community Health Assessment goal of promoting healthy lifestyles in our community.
RiverStone Health’s specially trained counselors offer unbiased help in picking the right health insurance plan and finding out if you qualify for a tax credit to lower the cost. Make an appointment at 651-6540 or marketplace@riverstonehealth.org.
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.
