Due to increased illness in our communities, including measles, we have precautions in place at all St. Peter's Health facilities to protect patients and staff members. Anyone experiencing the symptoms posted at facility entrances are restricted from entering unless they are seeking care. Click HERE to learn more.
During your doctor’s visit, you express that 1) you’re not feeling well rested, 2) you’re not sleeping as well as you used to, and/or 3) you often find yourself tired and are having a hard time staying awake in the middle of the day. Hearing these concerns, your doctor may recommend a Polysomnogram, also known as a sleep study, which ...
When it comes to motherhood, it’s hard to tease apart the many tangled-up myths and contradictory advice out there. Plus, you’re so busy taking pre-natal vitamins and painting the nursery (which you likely won’t use much for several months anyway) it’s hard to know what’s what. Often, the fantasy of what early parenthood might look like is drastically different from ...
By Nurse Educator Karrie Fairbrother, BSN, RN, DNC, CDE from the Helena Independent Record on May 29, 2019 As a school kid, I remember being told that the skin was your largest organ, but not much more than that. According to the International Society of Dermatology, our skin protects us from viral and bacterial infection, regulates and maintains body temperature ...
January is “Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.” This is the perfect time to highlight the importance of getting your regular women’s health screenings. The conventional screening called a “PAP” smear was developed by Dr. George Papanicolaou in the 1940s. It is the most common cancer screening test for women and consists of a pelvic exam and sampling of the cervical cells ...
In a world where effective communication shapes our daily interactions, speech therapy provides support for individuals of all ages who may be experiencing an array of communication challenges. Beyond simply correcting speech sound errors, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are trained to evaluate and treat a spectrum of communication disorders along with impairments in swallow function. Let’s explore the multifaceted nature of ...
For years, death from bleeding has remained the number one cause of preventable death after injury. A person can die from bleeding in less than five minutes. How would you feel if I told you that YOU could possibly be the difference for someone making it long enough for help to arrive? Excited? Proud? Nervous? Scared? The powerlessness of not ...
By Anna Peabody, AEMT Summer brings many changes to the Helena Valley. The increasing temperatures signal it’s time for school to be out and vacations in the sun with family and friends to begin. For local emergency response teams, summer brings not only sunshine, but also an increase in emergency calls due to recreational accidents. Some accidents are minor, while ...
Jyndia Ruff, PT, DPT, CLT is the Rehabilitation Manager at St. Peter’s Health. She is a certified Physical Therapist, Oncology Rehab Specialist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Small Steps Make a Big Impact on Your Health We all know that moving our bodies is good for our health, but did you know that you don’t need to run marathons or ...
Every day, we encounter situations where we may need help or information quickly. That’s where these important phone numbers come in handy - 211, 988, and 911. Let’s learn about each of them and how they can assist us. 911: For Emergencies Only You’ve likely heard about 911 before, but it’s essential to understand its importance. 911 is the number ...
Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives by giving back to their community, supporting important causes and helping those in need. Did you know that volunteering can benefit your health as well? Research has shown that volunteering provides significant health benefits, especially for older adults, by enhancing their mental and physical well-being. Researchers believe that the combination of physical ...
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