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.
During your doctor’s visit, you express that 1) you’re not feeling well rested, 2) you’re not sleeping as well as you used to, and/or 3) you often find yourself tired and are having a hard time staying awake in the middle of the day. Hearing these concerns, your doctor may recommend a Polysomnogram, also known as a sleep study, which ...
Inside our Fall 2023 Update to the Community, you'll find the latest news from your local health care system. Building gold standard Cancer Care: Introducing Cancer Care director Connie Heyob MRI upgrades cut exam time in half: A $2.25 million project to bring a second wide-bore MRI machine to St. Peter’s means exam time is cut in half for patients ...
A $2.25 million investment in a second wide-bore MRI machine at St. Peter’s Health means exam time is cut in half for patients in need of this important scan. MRIs provide detailed pictures of organs and tissues using a powerful magnet, advanced computer system and radiofrequency waves. The first wide-bore MRI machine at St. Peter’s Diagnostic Imaging was installed in ...
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 team ...
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 ...
St. Peter's Health recently celebrated academic excellence and philanthropic generosity at its 2nd annual Fred C. Olson Learning and Development Institute scholarship ceremony. The event honored 17 dedicated health care professionals and unveiled a magnificent donor recognition display, highlighting the health system’s deep appreciation for its benefactors. The Olson Institute, named after the late St. Peter's Health CEO and board ...
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 ...