Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with learning, eating and speaking. RiverStone Health Dental Clinic encourages parents to help their children have good oral health habits and keep up with
Radon, a gas that occurs naturally in the soil in some places in every state, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the USA. Radon can seep into homes and other buildings through the
Reduce your risk of being sickened by seasonal viruses by boosting your emotional and physical well-being. In this Billings Gazette column, Dr. Jacalynn Kim, a family physician at RiverStone Health Clinic, offers tips for staying well
Changing your mindset about nutrition can be a powerful tool in achieving your New Year’s resolution. Think about food as fuel, make small changes and learn from failures, says Callie Miller, a registered dietitian with RiverStone
Every pregnancy is different. That is why having proper ongoing counseling and medical management is essential for protecting your health and your baby’s health, says Dr. Matt Lopiano, RiverStone Health family physician. Read more of his
Alcoholic drinks have a wide range of alcohol content, so stay informed about the types of alcohol you’re consuming and how much, says Jenna Solomon, RiverStone Health prevention specialist. As she explains in a Billings Gazette
The start of a new year is the ideal time to take control of your health. In a Billings Gazette Health Matters column, Dr. Landon Stevenson, a family physician at RiverStone Health Clinic, outlines recommended wellness
RiverStone Health Hospice bereavement specialist and chaplain Terri Steinbrink talks about the way grief affects us and ways to cope with it.
The holiday season can be stressful with unrealistic expectations, lack of time, financial pressure, gift giving and family gatherings. Karla Maslowski, a licensed addiction counselor at RiverStone Health Clinic and Healthcare for the Homeless, recommends reducing
Many Montana rural communities lack access to quality healthcare. Doctors in the Montana Family Medicine Residency are specifically trained to care for rural and underserved patients. The residency selects doctors who already possess a drive for
Having healthcare providers at school helps make sure children get preventive care along with treatment for sore throats and other ailments. The RiverStone Health Clinic based at Orchard School also serves students, families and staff at
When families are in crisis, routine healthcare can fall by the wayside. If children enter foster care, KidsFirst at RiverStone Health partners with Child and Family Services to quickly make sure children in foster care get
Income disparity is a major factor in the community’s health and the county’s top health issues according to the newly release Community Health Needs Assessment. Low-income residents are more likely to have poorer health or higher
Our Director of Population Health Services has helped introduce PAX, a behavioral game, into Billings elementary schools. Evidence indicates the game teaches lessons that provide life-long benefits.
On the longest night of the year and the first day of winter, Healthcare for the Homeless organized the annual candlelight vigil to observe Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. John Felton, RiverStone Health’s President & CEO, urged
Doctors in our Montana Family Medicine Residency are getting specialized training to help increase their skills and empathy for patients who may have to cope with multiple infirmities as they age.
With holiday travel, family celebrations and other large gatherings, residents should take the first confirmed case of influenza in the county as a warning to get their annual flu shot. Anyone over the age of six
We’ve made it easy for the public to look at the results of restaurant inspections on our website. The inspections are simply “snapshots” of the day and time of the inspection, but the goal is to
