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Register Now: St. Peter’s Health 30-Day Sugar Challenge Begins January 5

St. Peter’s Health is launching its annual 30-Day Sugar Challenge on January 5, inviting community members to reset their relationship with sugar and kick off the new year with healthier habits. The average American consumes far more added sugar than recommended, contributing to chronic health conditions. The free challenge encourages participants to eliminate added sugars for the first 21 days ...

Health Matters: Coming Together for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support families who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For many, this loss can feel like invisible grief—deeply painful, yet often challenging to talk about. Still, it’s more common than many realize. About one in four pregnancies ends ...

St. Peter’s Health Named to Becker's 100 Great Community Hospital List

Becker’s Hospital Review recently released its 2025 edition of the "Great Community Hospitals" list, and St. Peter's Health is one of two Montana hospitals to be included on the list. “We are extremely honored to be recognized by Becker’s as one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team to delivering compassionate, innovative ...

Health Matters: Understanding how pediatric occupational therapy supports child development

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 ...

Health Matters: Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, after lung cancer. In 2024, about 152,810 people were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, and around 53,010 people died from it. The good news is that a colonoscopy can help prevent colon cancer. Doctors can find and remove small growths called polyps during this ...

Warner Joins St. Peter's Health Foundation as Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

Beth Warner, a proven leader in healthcare philanthropy, has joined St. Peter's Health Foundation as associate vice president of philanthropy, effective January 8, 2025. Warner brings more than 24 years of experience in nonprofit development, most recently serving as president of Bozeman Health Foundation. Warner is a certified fundraising professional with former leadership roles at Park Nicollet Foundation, part of ...

St. Peter’s Health Wellness Services Hosts FREE “Sugar Challenge” Starting January 9

Cutting out added sugar from your diet offers numerous benefits, including increased energy, reduced brain fog, improved sleep and improved blood sugar levels. Start the New Year off right by joining St. Peter’s Health Wellness Services for its Sugar Challenge starting January 9 through February 9. The first 21 days of this challenge encourages you to remove all forms of ...