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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate National Reading AND Women’s History Month With These Great Reads
It's National Reading Month and Women's History Month! If you are interested in public health, consider checking out some of these books - all written by awesome ladies. Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson Silent Spring [...]
June Is Men’s Health Month—Get Involved
Did you know there was a month entirely dedicated to raising awareness for issues impacting the health and wellness of men and boys? June will honor the 23rd annual Men’s Health Month. The month also [...]
The not-so-sexy topic…sexually transmitted diseases.
Nationally, sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are on the rise at an alarming rate. There are approximately 1.4 million reported cases of chlamydia which is the highest number of annual cases of any condition ever reported [...]
Seasonal Flu Clinics Advancing the Delivery of Colorectal Cancer Screening
The Flu vaccine is recommended for adults every year. Colorectal cancer screening by High-Sensitivity Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is recommended for adults over 50 years of age every year. [...]
Start Your Day Off Right – Eat Breakfast!
Did you know that September is Better Breakfast Month? Breakfast is an important meal that can help sustain energy throughout the day and even aid in weight management. Eating a good breakfast is especially important [...]