Health
8 Ways You Can Support New Parents
Post Date: Jul 05, 2023
Behavioral Health, HealthBeing a new parent can be overwhelming. It’s a whole new world, with lots of love. But sometimes, it can be hard. They might be...
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Low-Impact Exercise Options
Post Date: Mar 29, 2023
HealthStaying active can be demanding as you age or develop injuries or other health concerns. But so many positives come from regular movement. Low-impact exercises...
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8 Best Foods to Eat When You're Sick
Post Date: Jan 25, 2023
HealthIt can be hard to know what to eat when you're sick. That’s especially true if you have no energy, no appetite, or can’t keep...
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5 Ways to Improve Your Health Literacy
Post Date: Nov 09, 2022
HealthHealth literacy refers to how well a patient can understand the health information they need to make health decisions. This can be understanding a diagnosis...
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Indoor Exercise Alternatives
Post Date: Sep 07, 2022
HealthSmoke season in Montana can take a toll on health. We spend all winter waiting for beautiful summer weather, with hikes, bike rides, mountains to...
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10 Habits to Change to Be That Much Healthier
Post Date: Aug 24, 2022
HealthSometimes making healthy changes in your life can feel overwhelming. But even the smallest changes can have a big impact. Fortunately there are simple, easy...
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Get Outside Safely This Summer
Post Date: Jun 29, 2022
HealthSummer is filled with fun and sun. With long Montana winters, it’s important to enjoy every summer day to the fullest. And the best way...
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5 Things You Should Know About Recreational Marijuana and Your Health
Post Date: Mar 16, 2022
HealthWith the legalization of recreational marijuana in Montana for adults 21 and up, access to weed just got a lot easier for many. Medicinal marijuana...
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Let's Talk About Health Equity in Montana
Post Date: Mar 09, 2022
Behavioral Health, Learning Partners, Health, Community PartnershipsMontana has a lot of positives about it. From mountain views and outdoor recreation that contribute to a high quality of life, to growing town...
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Understanding the Social Determinants of Health
Post Date: Feb 09, 2022
Health, Community PartnershipsExercise, eat healthy, sleep well, and visit your doctor. Being healthy sounds easy right? For many, it’s not. In some places, healthy foods and fitness...
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Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches
Post Date: Feb 02, 2022
Health, Preventative CareGood lunches do more than give a kid bragging rights in the cafeteria – they help build a foundation of health for students of any...
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Tips for Celebrating the New Year Safely in Montana
Post Date: Dec 29, 2021
COVID 19, HealthWhen New Year’s Eve comes around, there’s a lot to celebrate: a new year, the closing out of the previous one, and the possibilities of...
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5 Tips for Playing Safely With Kids' Toys
Post Date: Dec 01, 2021
HealthIn 2020, emergency departments in hospitals around the country treated nearly 400 kids aged 12 and younger each day for toy-related injuries, according to the...
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How to Support a Loved One with Diabetes
Post Date: Nov 24, 2021
HealthNovember is American Diabetes Month, and that means it’s time to show your loved ones who have been affected by the disease that you’re there...
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10 Ways to Advocate For Your Own Health Literacy
Post Date: Oct 06, 2021
HealthUnderstanding information from your healthcare provider is incredibly important for your health. If you don’t understand documents or contracts, diagnoses or prescriptions, it can be...
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Como Cuidarte Si Trabajas en la Industria
Post Date: Sep 29, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareCuando realizas un trabajo físico, frecuentemente sientes los efectos de este después de terminar y salir del establecimiento. Lesiones que ocurren por la repetición de...
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How to Take Care of Yourself While Working an Industrial Job
Post Date: Sep 29, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareWhen you work a physical job, you'll often feel the effects long after you clock out or leave the job site. Injuries that come from...
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Why Good Footwear is So Important for Your Health
Post Date: Sep 22, 2021
Wellness Check, Winter Care, Health, Preventative CareAs the foundation for your entire body, there’s a whole lot to your health that begins in your feet. That’s part of the reason that...
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Most Common Sports Injuries for Kids and How You Can Prevent Them
Post Date: Sep 15, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative Care, Panther ClinicWhen a third of all childhood injuries happen while playing sports, it's worth paying attention to some prevention. Sports injuries result in 3 million emergency...
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Camping Trip In Montana
Post Date: Sep 08, 2021
Health, Preventative CareMontana has a reputation for its natural areas and public lands, for a good reason. And one of the perks of living in the state...
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5 Datos para Mantenerse Saludable bajo Calidad de Aire Nociva
Post Date: Sep 01, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareEste verano con incendios forestales récord ha intensificado el reconocimiento a la calidad del aire y como impacta nuestra salud, especialmente para quienes ya están...
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5 Tips for Staying Safe In Poor Air Quality
Post Date: Sep 01, 2021
Health, Preventative CareThis summer of record wildfires has heightened awareness of air quality and how it impacts our health, especially for those already at higher risk for...
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How to Beat the Heat Without A/C
Post Date: Aug 25, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareWhen the heat of summer reaches new highs, it can feel impossible to find relief if you don’t have air conditioning (A/C). But there are...
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5 Beginner Hikes in Southwest Montana
Post Date: Aug 18, 2021
Behavioral Health, HealthThe love for hiking is strong in Southwest Montana, where outdoor adventures fuel many people’s days off. And hiking has plenty of proven benefits as...
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What Fresh Air Does for Your Health
Post Date: Jul 28, 2021
HealthFresh air is good for your body and your mind – anyone who enjoys getting outside will tell you that. But you don’t have to...
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How to Stay Healthy While (Still) Working From Home
Post Date: Apr 09, 2021
HealthSome people prefer to work from home, while others thrive on splitting their time between the office and home. But these days, many folks don't...
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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Prevent Hypertension
Post Date: Jan 13, 2021
HealthHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is precisely what it sounds like: the pressure of your blood flowing through your veins gets too high...
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What is Health Literacy?
Post Date: Oct 21, 2020
Wellness Check, Learning Partners, HealthHave you ever been handed a piece of information at a doctor’s office and had no idea what it meant? You’re not alone. According to...
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