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St. Peter’s welcomes four new providers

St. Peter’s Health Medical Group welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Timothy Missey, Family Medicine Physician Dr. Andrew Lester, Anesthesiologist Dr. Morgan Smith and General Surgeon Dr. Robert Maher. Dr. Missey earned his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri and his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona ...

Health Matters: We’re all souls on board

My pen feels heavy as I sit here trying to organize my thoughts for this column. How do I convey to the reader the gravity of what people are feeling, experiencing and living with each day as the pandemic continues and once again surges? How do I put into words what we are all seeing and feeling? How do I ...

'We need your help': A message from St. Peter's Health caregivers

Dear Community: It’s us again – the caregivers from St. Peter’s Health. We shared an urgent message with you in early November 2020 encouraging everyone to mask up, avoid gathering in groups and take other important prevention measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Our message now? “We need your help, again, Montana.” Today, as we see COVID-19 cases ...

Health Matters: All about the Delta variant and vaccination

You can't open a newspaper or look at social media without seeing information about the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. As a laboratory scientist I have to clarify that SARS-CoV-2 is technically the virus, whereas COVID-19 is the disease caused by the virus. But for purposes of this article, we’ll call it COVID-19. The Delta variant's rapid rise is capturing headlines, and ...

St. Peter’s Health Welcomes Matthew Hoffman, DNP, FNP-C to Orthopaedics Team

Matthew Hoffman, DNP, FNP-C has joined the St. Peter’s Health Medical Group orthopaedics team. Hoffman most recently served as a registered nurse in the St. Peter’s operating room. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice at Montana State University in Bozeman and his Bachelor of Arts in Nursing at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Prior to arriving in Montana he ...

St. Peter’s Gallagher, Kniepkamp and Elliott named to Helena’s 20 under 40

Congratulations to the St. Peter's team members honored this year as part of the Helena Independent Record's 20 Under 40 Katie Gallagher, Communications & Engagement Manager Katie oversees public and community relations, marketing and employee engagement at St. Peter’s, ensuring both employees and the public get the important information they need about their local health care system. Her communication leadership ...

Sunscreen Summer

By Gina Morigeau, Medical Aesthetician Summer is the most important time of year to practice sun safety. In Montana, our residents like to make the most of the pleasant summer weather by spending as much time outside as they can -- hiking, fishing, boating, and enjoying all summer has to offer. That means most of us are also increasing our ...