Due to increased illness in our community, visitor restrictions are in place at the Regional Medical Center (hospital). Children 12 and under, as well as anyone with cold and flu-like symptoms, are restricted from visiting the Regional Medical Center unless they are seeking care. Masks are required for anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms and are available at patient entrances.
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 ...
St. Peter’s growing Cancer Care program recently welcomed two new members to the team. Director Connie Heyob, RN, MSN-FNP, MBA and Melissa Cotner, DNP joined oncologist Elizabeth Bigger, MD and radiation oncologist Andrew Cupino, MD , and together with oncology-certified nurses, medical assistants and technicians provide full-spectrum cancer care for the Helena community. The St. Peter’s Cancer Care doctors and ...
Nurse Practitioner Biljana Moratelli earned her Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Petersburg College. Biljana is certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the ...
Hometown commitment means caring for the health and wellness of our community beyond the walls of our clinics and hospital In fiscal year 2022, St. Peter’s gave back more than $25 million in the form of financial relief for patients and their families, donations to local non-profits and organizations, free and low-cost health and wellness education, and subsidized health services ...
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 ...
Dr. Meghan Combs earned her medical doctorate from the University of Washington School of Medicine after completing her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Montana State University. Dr. Combs went on to complete her internal medicine residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. As a hospitalist, Dr ...
Dr. Drake McArthur, DABR earned his Doctor of Medicine at Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Dutch Caribbean. Dr. McArthur completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Tulane University of Louisiana, serving as chief resident during his final year of training. He went on to complete a musculoskeletal fellowship at the University of Arizona. As a radiologist, Dr. McArthur specializes ...
St. Peter’s Health presented BEE Awards to Certified Nursing Assistant Ryan Rickman and Physical Therapist Mary Stevens. A companion to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the BEE Award is given to any exceptional general or professional St. Peter's staff member nominated by patients, family members or colleagues. The patients and colleagues who nominated Rickman said his compassionate care and ...
Nurse Practitioner Christopher Ottemoeller earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Montana State University after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mary. Prior to earning his doctorate in nursing practice, Christopher worked as a registered nurse in a variety of settings, most recently as a patient care services nurse at St. Peter’s Health. Christopher is ...
Dr. Mallory K. Emig earned her medical degree from the University of Queensland School of Medicine-Ochsner Clinical School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and New Orleans. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Emig completed her internship and residency in neurology at Saint Louis University Hospital and her fellowship in neurophysiology at Duke ...