Latest News and Information from Montana
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Neuropsychology
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior. Clinical Neuropsychologist Hannah Wadsworth explains how this speci
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Labor & Deliver Staffing Model at St. Joseph
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Labor & Deliver Staffing Model at St. Joseph
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson uses a special model of care to make sure that pregnant women have what
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Sepsis
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Sepsis
Sepsis is the body’s uncontrolled and overwhelming response to an infection that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Dr. Will Surber talks about treat
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Swing Bed Program at St Joseph
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Swing Bed Program at St Joseph
A “swing bed” is a medical term for a place in a hospital that can provide regular hospital care, and can then “swing” to providing t
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Anesthesia Reaction with Weight Loss Drugs
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Anesthesia Reaction with Weight Loss Drugs
New medications called GLP1-Agonists, sometimes better known by names like Ozympic or Wegovy, are helping people lose wei
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - PFA for Afib
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - PFA for Afib
Pulsed Field Ablation
The Providence Heart Institute has been treating the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation for years using a procedur
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Athletic Trainer from St. Joseph
11/12/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Athletic Trainer from St. Joseph
In our Western Montana schools, the sports seasons last all year long; and to protect our young athletes in the Polson area, Provid
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Cannabis & Youth
10/14/2024
In Missoula County, the rates of teens needing to seek emergency or hospital care because of cannabis use has nearly doubled since 2016. Providence Dr. Blair Davison says most teens don’t understand t
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Behavioral Health at St. Joseph
10/14/2024
Many people with mental or behavioral health issues are still afraid to seek help. Others don’t know where to turn. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alli Wurscher wants people to know that Providence St
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Anterior Hip / Partial Knee
10/14/2024
Older Americans are staying more active than ever before, especially here in Montana; and that’s one reason why advanced joint replacement options are so important. Dr. Cam Barton talks about the ant
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Primary Care at St. Joseph
10/14/2024
There’s currently a shortage of Family Medicine physicians int he US. Providence Dr. Alexander Hetrick explains why his new practice is so valuable for the people in and around Polson.
Alexander Hetr
Providence announces new Southgate Health Center in Missoula
8/14/2024
The Providence Southgate Health Center will house a dedicated urgent care clinic, primary care clinic and Providence Heart Institute general cardiology clinic.
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder
8/12/2024
Montana has the fifth highest rate of Seasonal Affective Disorder in the nation. If you’ve found yourself depressed or lacking energy in past years when daylight savings time ends and the days get sho
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - ED Certifications
8/12/2024
Providence St. Patrick Hospital provides emergency care to all of Western Montana, and their staff is committed to providing the highest level of care they can. Dr. Michael Kremkau lists the certifica
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - What is an Intensivist?
8/12/2024
When patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, their care is managed by a specialized physician called an Intensivist. Dr. Will Surber explains.
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Providence Montana - HealthBreak - What is a Hospitalist?
8/12/2024
Providence St. Patrick Hospital uses specialized doctors called hospitalists to provide the best possible care to their patients staying in the hospital. Hospitalist Dr. Sean Snyder explains the dutie
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Bystander CPR
8/12/2024
There are more than 350-thousand heart attacks in the US each year, and more than 60% of victims die before making it to a hospital. That’s why Providence Nurse Practitioner. Michael Kohler says Bysta
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use
8/12/2024
When a person is suffering from a mental health condition and addiction, treating only one of the conditions is usually not effective. Dr. Christopher Helleckson says that’s why Providence offers care
U.S. News & World Report Names Providence St. Patrick Hospital as Best Hospital in Montana for 2024-2025
Cardiac surgeons, cardiologists attend the 32nd Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium July 18-19, 2024
St. Pat's only one of five global sites for groundbreaking APOLLO research trial
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Interventional Pain Medicine
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Interventional Pain Medicine
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal surrounding the spine. Dr. Bryan Davis from Providence St. Patrick Hospital describes some
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Adolescent Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Adolescent Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization
For children and teenagers experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, Providence St. Patrick Hospital provi
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - First Step Treatment for Children
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - First Step Treatment for Children
First Step is a child advocacy center which provides services to children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, or who ha
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Learn to Earn
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Learn to Earn
Providence St. Patrick Hospital’s Learn to Earn program offers young students a chance to gain valuable experience in their chosen medical field. Surg
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Anesthesia at St. Patrick
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Anesthesia at St. Patrick
Anesthesiologists do more than just put people to sleep for surgery. They also provide extensive care before, during, and after surgery to
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Health Foundation Helping the Community
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Health Foundation Helping the Community
The Providence Montana Health Foundation works to ensure world-class healthcare is available to all patients in Montana. Chi
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Cancer Navigators
6/27/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Cancer Navigators
When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, the fear, anxiety, and questions can be overwhelming. That’s one reason Providence St. Patrick Hospit
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Board Certified Emergency Physicians at St. Joseph
6/10/2024
Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Board Certified Emergency Physicians at St. Joseph
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center provides important emergency medical care for patients in Polson and the ma
Providence St. Patrick Hospital receives Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award in nation by Practice Greenhealth
5/13/2024
Providence St. Patrick Hospital receives Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award in nation by Practice Greenhealth
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center receives Partner for Change Award