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
Colorectal cancers are the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States. In 2019, 146,460 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 51,896 died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Screening
By Bob Marsalli, John Felton, David Mark.
Community Health Centers see every person who walks through the door, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status. Montana’s 17 Community Health Centers serve more than
In 30 years, RiverStone Health Clinic has provided more than $40 million in charity care and 13 percent of all residents in Yellowstone County now depend on the clinic for access to healthcare. Most of
RiverStone Health, Yellowstone County’s public health agency, has earned national accreditation, a status held by fewer than 50 public health departments in the nation. It is the first health agency in Eastern Montana and the
RiverStone Health clinics in Billings, Bridger, Joliet and Worden have each received a national seal of quality, recognition for transforming the way they deliver care. The clinics are the first in the region to be recognized
