Precautions in Place: All St. Peter’s Health facilities have measures in place to 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.
The last fourteen months have been grueling. It has been said often; yet, it cannot be said enough. The last fourteen months have been rough. We navigated unfamiliar and uncharted territory. When lockdown began, it felt doable. Hunker down for a couple of months, slow the spread, take on some home improvement projects, and engage in a new hobby like ...
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 ...
May 10, 2021
Anesthesiologist Dr. Tiffany H. Selong has joined the St. Peter's Health Medical Group. Dr. Selong earned her medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. She completed ...
Taking Care of You program offers support and resource connection services during pregnancy and first year postpartum Afternoons are busy at Nicole Hamilton’s house. Between getting apples and popcorn ready for a snack, helping Teal, 3, with potty training, and keeping an eye on a fast-crawling Jade, 1, there’s plenty to do. Nicole wouldn’t have it any other way. The ...
April 19, 2021
St. Peter’s is one of two organizations nationwide to receive funding to help local families St. Peter’s Health was awarded $50,000 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ...
The last year of the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard! With all the stress of the last 12-plus months, many people are turning more frequently to a glass of wine, liquor or beer to get a break. You may even notice for yourself that the frequency or amount of alcohol you consume has gradually crept higher as the pandemic wears ...
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening beginning at age 50, or earlier depending on family history or other circumstances, is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. It is the second most common type of cancer causing death in the US today. Colorectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. Many times it’s diagnosed by the ...
March 29, 2021
Lacy Walters, PA joins the St. Peter's Health Medical Group - Orthopaedic Urgent Care. Walters earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. She ...
On March 4, 2021, Sue signed a lease and received her keys to her brand new home at Rocky Mountain Development Council's Red Alder affordable housing subdivision on Helena's westside. Like for so many in our community, the past year has been challenging for Sue. At times, the challenges seemed insurmountable. She was undergoing on-going and complex treatment for breast ...
As COVID-19 impacted the world, unfortunately, we watched colorectal cancer screening rates drastically decrease at the local and national levels. Reduced screening rates were caused, in part, by the reduced availability of services briefly in the spring of 2020. But sadly, even as care became available again, the rates have remained lower than usual. This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we're ...