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Meningitis is preventable
World Meningitis Day is today, April 24, so this is a good opportunity to share some information to help protect our community from this potentially deadly disease that can be fatal within 24 hours. The good news is that there are safe and effective...
Help overcome STDs in STD Awareness Month
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise public awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on the lives of Americans and the importance of individuals discussing sexual health with their...
Northern Montana Care Center employee wins award
Press release Judy Solomon, admissions coordinator at the Northern Montana Care Center was recently awarded the Montana Health Care Association 2018 Commitment to Caring Award for Ancillary Service....
Liddle receives C.A.R.E. Award from Northern Montana Health Care
Press release Last week, Northern Montana Health Care presented the C.A.R.E. Award to Jacey Liddle, a member of the administration team. Liddle has worked at NMHC for one year. She was nominated by...
Kids will be kids
By Julianne LaSmith Fighting between siblings is a very ordinary thing. Most of us grew up battling our brothers and sisters over small things, and large things. Hurting each other is just part of...
Northern Montana Health Care rolls out Plain Language Codes
Press release Emergency Alert Codes; such as “Code Blue” or “Code Grey” have been used for many years in hospitals across the country to alert and direct staff in emergency situations. Northern Montana Health Care previously used colors to...
By Health Guide 2017
Youth Dynamics in Havre has experienced such an influx in demand for its services that they recently had to enlarge their staff. “It just seems like these past couple of weeks, it has been busier and busier,” said Briayan Flores, area manager of...
Health Guide 2017: Health centers take on opioid addiction
Community health centers in north-central Montana have received $350,000 in federal grants to use in the regional battle against rampant opioid abuse and to help treat people with mental health issues. Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre and...
What to do if an animal bites you
The Hill County Health Department is dedicated to help people with health concerns of all types and this includes animal bites. My office receives about one animal bite report per week, of which most...
Time again to check your Medicare health and drug plans
Now’s the time for Montanans with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2017. Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the best time to make sure people’s health and drug plans still...
Hospital association launches Montana Health Improvement Initiative
Montana is the healthiest state in the nation — when it comes to managing the state budget. Studies also place us in the “Top 10” for business tax climate, entrepreneurship, and growth in high-tech jobs, per capita income and exports. As a...
DPHHS announces diabetes professional conference
Press release Experts in diabetes provide “state-of-the-art” training for health care professionals Oct. 27-28 in Helena The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is sponsoring the 19th annual Montana Diabetes Professional...
October is 'Let's Talk Month'
Can we talk? This October, Hill County Family Planning will sponsor Let’s Talk Month to encourage parent-child communication about sexual health. Parents are the first and most important sexual health educators in their children’s lives....
Don't take risks - get your children vaccinated
Life can be full of risks. Every time we step outside, we risk insect bites, car accidents or simply tripping on an uneven sidewalk. Of course, we don’t let these concerns rule our lives or change our daily activities. We take reasonable...
DPHHS raising awareness about STDs; urges regular screening
From DPHHS April is National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services is raising awareness about those who may be at risk. Judy Nielsen of the DPHHS STD-HIV Prevention Section said there...
DPHHS: Montanans older than 50 need colorectal cancer screening
From DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services reports that approximately 315,000 Montanans age 50-75 should be screened for colorectal cancer. However, about 40 percent are not currently meeting the screening recommendations. DPHHS...
Addicted to the Addict
Jessica Boyer Director of Marketing Rocky Mountain Treatment Center For those of us who go through addiction, it is not as simple as one would think. We spend a lot of time silently wishing, “Why can’t you just quit? Just stop, it is that...
Health officials offer tips to prevent spread of norovirus
From Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Cold weather means more indoor time for many Montanans. Close contact indoors often helps spread illnesses, such as norovirus, anywhere people gather together. Holiday gatherings, schools an...
A new life outside of addiction
By Jessica Boyer Recreational therapy helps people develop and expand their emotional connections to assist in developing a new, healthy and successful lifestyle free from old patterns and habits. Research has shown that damaging behaviors are...
Don't wait to talk about the care you would want
Northern Montana Health Care Unfortunately, the following situation is one that’s far too common and happens every day all across the country. A family is gathered by the bedside of a loved one who has been seriously ill and now is likely near the...
Nystrom earns national certification
Press release Rachel Nystrom of Havre Optometric Clinic has earned national certification as an optician. The American Board of Opticianry announced that Nystrom passed national competency...
Programs are available in Montana to help people with arthritis
From DPHHS In Montana, arthritis impacts the lives of thousands of adults. Recent statistics show this condition currently impacts 27 percent, or 215,000 Montana adults. Additionally, 31 percent of adults with arthritis report they are not...
How to stay safe in Montana's summer heat
From DPHHS It’s that time of year again to get outside and enjoy Montana’s beautiful summer. But with that comes some precautions to consider. Montana can get very hot and dry so take measures to keep cool, remain hydrated and stay informed. Gett...
Psychologist to speak in Havre on Indian health issues
Staff report Montana State University-Northern and the Hill County Mental Health Advisory Council are bringing a pyschological researcher home to the Hi-Line to speak on topics related to Native... Full story
Finding affordable health insurance on the marketplace
From Bullhook Community Health Center Are you still looking for health insurance that is affordable? The deadline to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace is fast approaching. The Certified Application Counselors at Bullhook Community Health... Full story
