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, [...]
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 [...]