Precautions in Place: All St. Peter’s Health facilities have measures in place to help protect patients and staff from flu, cold, and COVID-19. Additional protocols address measles specifically. Because measles is highly contagious, anyone who suspects they may have it should follow the instructions posted at facility entrances to help reduce potential exposure to others.
Most of us find comfort in our morning “eye opener” or the afternoon "pick me up." We have a coffee shop on every corner and energy drink displays in every store. In a world that seems to move faster and faster, many of us turn to some chemical assistance and extra grounds to help us manage the daily grind. There ...
By Registered Nurse Care Manager Dave Ellis, RN in the Helena Independent Record on June 26, 2019. As a registered nurse care manager, I work closely with a patient’s care team, which includes your primary care provider, medical assistants, nurses, pharmacists, counselors and social workers. The role of the RN care manager is to help provide comprehensive, coordinated and quality ...
There are 206 bones in our body and each plays a critical role in protecting our organs, providing structure and giving a good anchor for our muscles to cling on to. This is why maintaining good bone health is so important. Did you know that our bones are constantly changing and growing? It’s hard to wrap your head around because ...
Ear infections are very common in children. The medical name for this type of infection is otitis media . It happens when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Sometimes the fluid is just there, making sounds seem muffled. Other times it gets infected and can cause pain. In rare cases, it can even cause the eardrum to burst or allow ...
Many children go through phases of disliking tooth brushing, struggling with writing, or reacting strongly to changes in their routine. While some of these behaviors may be typical, they can also indicate that a child is experiencing challenges that go beyond the usual ups and downs of growing up. Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is one approach that can help children ...
Stephanie Meskimen is an RN with 26 years of experience, holding certifications in Perinatal Mental Health and Case Management. Dedicated to caring for children and families of all ages, she combines her professional experience and experience as a mother of three to support families with compassion, guidance, and the tools they need to thrive even through the most challenging times ...
Warm weather is finally here, and while cold and flu season may be the last thing on our minds, summer recreation can bring a number of other health concerns. Bug bites, broken bones, sprains, allergies and heat stroke are all common health conditions that can occur when we least expect them. Knowing when and where to go in your time ...
By Jaime Larese, MS, RDN, LDN and Kyla Peterson, PT DPT OCS When thinking about establishing an exercise routine, often we envision dragging ourselves from our desks, changing into clothes we can sweat in, placing earbuds in to listen to upbeat music, and having to jack the treadmill or elliptical up to high speeds to see benefits. This vision often ...
When I was a boy, I remember hearing stories from my parents about the Great Depression and World War II. Back then a common saying was “Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do, or do without.” Women would draw a dark line up the backs of their legs with an eyebrow pencil to mimic the seam of silk ...
My pen feels heavy as I sit here trying to organize my thoughts for this column. How do I convey to the reader the gravity of what people are feeling, experiencing and living with each day as the pandemic continues and once again surges? How do I put into words what we are all seeing and feeling? How do I ...
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