Visitor Restrictions in Place: 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. Children 12 and under are not allowed at the Regional Medical Center unless seeking care. Click HERE to learn more.
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 ...
From the Helena Independent Record: St. Peter’s Health is beginning a $9 million renovation that will increase the number of operating rooms and provide a new robot-assisted surgical program. Four phases of renovations are expected to last the next year and a half. Construction will up the number of operating rooms from five to six, offer expanded space and new ...
Approximately 500 Montanans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. Between 2006 and 2010, approximately 180 deaths per year were attributed to colorectal cancer, which was the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in Montana. ...
Type 2 diabetes is a major health concern for millions of Americans. There is a combination of risk factors that can determine your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Some of these risk factors, such as family history, age, race or ethnicity, aren’t things you can change; however, you may be able to avoid others by maintaining a healthy weight ...
The St. Peter’s Health Foundation recently presented a $25,000 check to Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCM) in support of its second year of operating needs for the expanding Helena-based chapter. The funding underscores a shared commitment to ensuring cancer patients and their families have access to critical support services that compliment clinical care. “St. Peter’s Health Foundation is proud to ...
St. Peter’s Health has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Hospitals for 2026. The new national rating evaluates general acute care hospitals across the United States using data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In collaboration with healthcare measurement experts and the analytics firm Inovalon, Forbes assessed hospitals on key measures, including patient outcomes, hospital best ...
St. Peter's Health has again been named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, marking its third consecutive year earning this national distinction. This annual award recognizes exceptional performance among rural hospitals nationwide, as measured by the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. Now in its 15th year, the INDEX is widely regarded as ...
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 ...
The St. Peter’s Health Foundation is pleased to announce a generous contribution from the Montana State Elks Association (MSEA) in support of the Women & Children’s Fund. This $10,000 gift enabled the purchase of two Medfusion 4000 Syringe Pumps, highly specialized medical devices essential for providing safe, precise care to fragile infants. These syringe pumps are specifically designed to support ...
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 ...