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.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This September, organizations and people from across our community are coming together to host free activities, training opportunities and more to support people affected by suicide and raise awareness. For a full list of activities, visit https://lcsuicideprevention.org/. St. Peter’s Health is hosting a series of free mental health training/education opportunities during We Speak Mental ...
April 30, 2026
St. Peter’s Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Edwards, MD, MHA as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) following a national search. Dr. Edwards is a board-certified ...
I’m thrilled to be here in Helena and to join all of you as the new Chief Medical Officer at St. Peter’s Health. It has been a joy to meet so many team members already, and I would be remiss not to give a shoutout to our onboarding team who did a wonderful job orienting my cohort of new employees ...
Caring for your colon is one of the most important steps you can take for long-term health. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great time to discuss simple ways to keep your colon healthy. Your colon, or large intestine, plays a key role in digestion and overall well-being. Many people don’t think much about their colon, but ...
November 6, 2024
Nov. 6, 2024, Helena, Mont. - St. Peter’s Health Foundation has been awarded a $239,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture ...
Beginning Tuesday, October 28, St. Peter’s Health is hosting a walk-in flu and COVID shot clinic for established patients from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the main level breakroom of its Broadway Clinic. The clinics will be offered every Tuesday through the end of November. No appointment necessary. When: Every Tuesday through the end of November Time: 9:00 am ...
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 ...
Jamie Wilcox, RN, OCN, DNP FNP She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. She completed her Doctor of Nurse Practice- FNP from Montana State University in Bozeman. She holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jamie joins the St. Peter’s Cancer Care team providing care at ...
Sara Klinger, DO earned her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, W.Va., and received a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, N.C. Dr. Klinger completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Albert B. Chandler Hospital, University of Kentucky in ...
Patrick Mitchell, DO earned his medical degree at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Campbell County, Va., after earning his bachelor’s degree in university studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. He completed a family medicine residency through the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency program. He is accepting new patients at the St. Peter’s Health Medical Group – ...