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Health Matters: Blood sugar and gut health

Sydney Dickinson, MS, RDN, graduated from Montana State University with her Master of Science in Dietetic Systems Leadership. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and primarily works on St. Peter’s Health Medical and Behavioral Unit floors as a clinical dietitian. Think about the mornings when you started eating a sugary breakfast cereal. You probably feel hungry again soon after. But ...

2024 Housing is Healthcare Summit

Save the date for the 3rd annual Housing is Healthcare Summit Join Us for an Exciting Event! October 7-11, 2024 St. Peter's Health Education Center Hosted by the FUSE leadership team, this year's summit will focus on the intersection of housing, justice, Medicaid and legislative initiatives. It promises to be an insightful gathering where we'll discuss key issues and explore ...

Health Matters: The health benefits of volunteering

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives by giving back to their community, supporting important causes and helping those in need. Did you know that volunteering can benefit your health as well? Research has shown that volunteering provides significant health benefits, especially for older adults, by enhancing their mental and physical well-being. Researchers believe that the combination of physical ...

Register Now for Family Fun Fest 2024

Don’t miss Helena’s premiere health and wellness event for kids! Family Fun Fest 2024 is a FREE event on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brought to you by St. Peter's Health and in partnership with area non-profits, Family Fun Fest offers a day of free fun for the whole family! The one-mile fun run follows a ...

Health Matters: Speech therapy is more than just speech

In a world where effective communication shapes our daily interactions, speech therapy provides support for individuals of all ages who may be experiencing an array of communication challenges. Beyond simply correcting speech sound errors, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are trained to evaluate and treat a spectrum of communication disorders along with impairments in swallow function. Let’s explore the multifaceted nature of ...

Health Matters: Choosing and using sunscreen

Summer is on the horizon and that means there are a lot of sunny days ahead! Great weather leads to more exposure to the sun which, when not done safely, can result in skin damage. Did you know that at least twenty five percent of our lifetime sun exposure happens during childhood and adolescence? Since children spend a lot of ...