An outbreak of syphilis in Montana is the worst in decades and Yellowstone County has more cases than any other county. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for this serious illness. If you may
RiverStone Health Immunization Clinic, 123 S. 27th St., offers travel consultations and vaccines for international travelers. As Melissa Snyder, RN, explains in this column, at the immunization consultation, a RiverStone Health nurse will talk with you
Learning how to cook is a key step toward eating healthier. People who cook at home instead of eating out, tend to have better diets and lower food expenses, says Emily Bruyere, RiverStone Health Live Well
Children are best served when we can prevent neglect and abuse from ever starting. RiverStone Health offers services that empower parents to build stronger, safer families. Leandra Ritter’s Billings Gazette column explains how our nurses and
People who have support from family and friends are more likely to get treatment for mental illness, according to Sandi Karr, RiverStone Health director of Behavioral Health services. Those who get treatment are more likely to
During Public Health Week, Melissa Henderson, RiverStone Health director of Health Promotion, writes to challenge everyone to make a habit of reaching out to support others in need and asking for help when you are in
Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires frequent monitoring. Dr. Luke Leary of RiverStone Health Clinic explains why regular visits with your primary care provider are essential steps for managing or preventing diabetes. For an appointment
Since Jan. 1, Yellowstone County has counted 47 suspected drug overdoses, including 10 fatal overdoses, according to preliminary information from the Montana Department of Justice. Narcan is a nasal spray containing a medication that can quickly
The American Dental Association recommends that kids have their first dental visit by their first birthday. As Dr. Amy Gustafson explains, that is because at least one in four children has a cavity before age
John Felton, President and CEO of RiverStone Health, discusses the move toward comprehensive primary and preventive care to improve health.
Money was tight when Dr. Megan Littlefield, RiverStone Health’s Medical Director, was growing up in a single-parent family, but she learned to give back. Today she pays it forward by teaching doctors in the Montana Family
Claire Oakley, Director of Population Health Services at RiverStone Health, helped girls design an experiment on the effects of exercise as part of Girls-n-Science STEM Stars at Montana State University Billings. STEM Stars helps introduce youngsters
Gazette Opinion: “For all of us who call Yellowstone County home, this patient-centered public health clinic is an excellent investment in our community.” RiverStone Health is reaching out to private donors to complete
Magic Magazine describes how family financial struggles and serving as a Big Sister at a Hispanic Community Center propelled Dr. Megan Littlefield, RiverStone Health’s Medical Director, into a career in healthcare and an advocate for providing
In lieu of a holiday office party, RiverStone Health employees shop and buy gifts for homeless youth, and patients and clients served by RiverStone Health. Employees come together for a massive wrapping party, filling a conference
Half of the students at Orchard Elementary School are already enrolled in RiverStone Health’s school-based clinic. As the only school-based clinic in Yellowstone County it offers well-child care, urgent care, management of chronic illnesses and behavioral
A $1 million lead donation by Billings philanthropists Bill and Merilyn Ballard brings RiverStone Health a major step closer in its capital campaign to break ground on a new primary care clinic this spring. The donation
RiverStone Health rolled out an $11 million capital campaign to build a new primary care clinic by announcing a $1 million federal grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Health Resources and Services Administration.
