Prediabetes: Fear of Finding Out
Don’t Let FOFO (Fear of Finding Out) Keep You From Better Health! “There’s a phrase that I use when I talk about why people don’t want to find out if they have prediabetes,” says [...]
Are you ready for a breath of fresh air?
Montana Quit Line is celebrating 17 years! In that time, over 100,000 people have called the Montana Quit Line to get help with their dependence on tobacco products. This essential resource for Montanans helps [...]
Living in a Pandemic: A Year in Review
Even in a pandemic, good news and stories abound. The past 12 months have brought catastrophic fires, a global pandemic, and economic uncertainty. However, breakthroughs in vaccines and treatments have given us hope during [...]
Capturing the Holiday Spirit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And that means there are many holiday traditions we look forward to: Christmas strolls, art walks, loved ones, and gatherings. Often, the holiday season brings family, [...]
Everything You Need to Know About At-Home COVID-19 Testing
How accurate are at-home COVID-19 test results? How do I get an at-home test? How long will at-home test results take? How much do at-home COVID-19 test kits cost? PLEASE NOTE: At this time, [...]
Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving
What risks are there to gathering for Thanksgiving? Can I spend time with my family and loved ones? Most of us are still in shock about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending Thanksgiving [...]
Caring For Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
How do I stay healthy, when stress and anxiety are overwhelming? I’m tired of the pandemic, how do I take a mental break? How can I stay informed, but take care of myself? This [...]
Celebrating and Supporting Veterans in Gallatin County
What resources are available to me as a Gallatin County veteran? As a service member, how can I make sure my family is healthy and well? Can I safely honor our vets during the [...]
Important Things To Remember About Face Coverings
With COVID-19 cases surging across Gallatin County, we have a better appreciation of the role that face coverings play in slowing transmission. As the cold weather moves in and pandemic fatigue lingers, stay diligent on [...]
Celebrating Halloween During a Pandemic
Is my child safe to trick-or-treat during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do I keep my family safe and enjoy Halloween? Can I attend my neighbor’s annual Halloween party? As we enter yet another month [...]
Antibody Testing: The Good, the Bad, the Reliable
What is the skinny on COVID-19 antibody tests? Are test results accurate and what do results mean for you and your loved ones? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fast advances in medicine. One advance, [...]
Going Back To School In A Pandemic
Schools will be back in session soon! Back to school season is different this year. Choosing the first-day outfit, organizing school supplies, and finding your classroom is stressful enough. Now our kids are concerned with [...]
Responding To Those Who Don’t Cover
The simple action that many of us were already taking is now a Montana-wide mandate: People 5 years of age and older in Gallatin County must wear face coverings when inside a public space. [...]
LGBTQ+ youth are not alone
LGBTQ+ youth often face discrimination at school or in their communities. During their critical adolescent years, they feel isolated and misunderstood, lacking the resources they need to maintain their mental health. With pandemic-related social [...]
What To Know About The Different Types of Face Coverings
The social attention surrounding the harmful aspects of face covering use is too important to ignore. Of the nearly 400 comments submitted to the Health Department on the face covering mandate, some focused on [...]
I’m returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic: here’s how I’m preparing
I have asthma and have been working remotely from the safety of my home since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March. As a person with asthma, I am part of the [...]
how to celebrate the 4th of July safely during COVID-19
I’m on the cusp of my 30 birthday on July 5 and I’ve learned a few things about life along the way. One lesson I’ve learned is that nothing is 100% risk free. Whether [...]
How to ask other people to maintain social distance without being awkward
We’ve heard the guidelines for months: wash your hands frequently, wear a face covering, and stay 6 feet from others. But what if people don’t want to stay 6 feet from you? Many of [...]
To cover or not to cover: Face coverings for COVID-19
The topic of face coverings is divisive and their value in preventing COVID-19 spread may seem unclear. With social media and the 24-hour entertainment news cycle, where can we turn for unbiased, reliable data on [...]
It’s time we talk about men’s wellness
It's time we talk about men's wellness. June is Men’s Health Month. As Gallatin County and Montana re-open, and people leave their homes for work — and maybe fun — it’s important to take [...]
How do we get social again during phase 2 as our community opens up?
With Phase 2 of reopening upon us, many of us have a question. How do we get social again during phase 2? We’re all looking forward to resurfacing in public and reconnecting with our [...]
Here’s what you need to know about gyms reopening in Gallatin County
May 15 marked the reopening date for gyms in Gallatin County. Local gym owners and their staff have been working to comply with Governor Bullock’s Phase 1 directive. Under these guidelines, gyms will have to [...]
The DOs of wearing face coverings in public places
As we begin to show, or not show, our faces in public places, let us consider the dos and don’ts of wearing a face covering. On April 3, the CDC announced new data revealing [...]
The COVID-19 crisis and self-reflection on this new world
As Gallatin County dwellers start to tip-toe out of our homes and inch back toward our modified life in phase one, we have a unique chance in reshaping our new normal. As we continue [...]
Mental health during COVID-19: Making a family gap plan
I’ve been a self-help junkie most of my life. I thought I had moved beyond that period of exploring my mental health, until recently. Lately, I’m finding myself revisiting books and podcasts from old [...]