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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 ...

St. Peter's to host free Bicycle Rodeo June 1

St. Peter's Health Injury Prevention is hosting a free Bicycle Rodeo! Join us on Saturday, June 1, for this free event that aims to help keep young riders safe on our streets and hills. Riders from age 6 to adult will be fitted to their helmet and bicycle. Volunteers will check for safety of the bicycle, then participants will engage ...

7 from St. Peter's celebrated as Helena's top nurses

Congratulations to the St. Peter’s Health team members recognized this year as Helena’s top nurses. Abigail Hunthausen, RN, BSN Surgical-oncology floor Kelli Clark, BSN, RN Clinical Care Coordinator for Family Practice Krista McEachern, RN, BC Same day surgery Mike Sanders, RN Inpatient care management Rochelle Quist, MN, RN Practice Manager for Family Practice and Palliative Care Sara Churchill-Hinman, RN Utilization ...

St. Peter’s Howey and Steinke receive DAISY awards

St. Peter’s Health Registered Nurses Lindsey Howey, BSN, RN and Kristin Steinke, RN received DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses. DAISY Awardees are selected quarterly from nominations submitted by St. Peter’s patients, their families and fellow colleagues. Howey works in Same-Day Surgery, and the patients who nominated her wanted to recognize her for going the extra mile for their care. In ...

Health Matters: The difference between 911, 988 and 211

Every day, we encounter situations where we may need help or information quickly. That’s where these important phone numbers come in handy - 211, 988, and 911. Let’s learn about each of them and how they can assist us. 911: For Emergencies Only You’ve likely heard about 911 before, but it’s essential to understand its importance. 911 is the number ...

The importance of CPR

Life is a delicate thing; a heartbeat can suddenly falter, turning a routine trip to the grocery store into a moment of crisis. In these instances, hands trained in CPR become the lifeline until further help arrives. According to the American Heart Association, only about 40% of people receive the immediate assistance they need before professionals arrive, contributing to the ...