RiverStone Health

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Tamara on her retirement! 🎉

After 14 years of dedicated service, we are proud to celebrate Tamara as she begins her next chapter. Tamara has been a valued member of the RiverStone Health team, bringing humor, compassion and outstanding customer service to every interaction. Her ability to connect with others made a lasting impact on our organization and the community we serve.

She will be truly missed, and we are so grateful for the time we had to work alongside her. Please join us in wishing Tamara all the best in her well-earned retirement! 💙

01/23/2026

800 mg of ni****ne = 40 packs of ci******es. That’s what’s inside just one Geek Bar.

Ni****ne at these levels can:
• Harm brain development in youth
• Increase blood pressure and heart rate
• Lead to addiction and mental health struggles
• Expose lungs to toxic chemicals and metals

And the long-term effects? Still largely unknown. Let’s not gamble with our health. Learn more and get support at QuitNowMontana.com

01/22/2026

Let’s work together to stop childhood lead poisoning.

Lead exposure can happen in places you might not expect like older homes, peeling paint, contaminated soil, even certain toys or household items.

The good news? It’s completely preventable. As we continue raising awareness across our community, we want every parent and caregiver to know the signs, the risks and the steps to keep children safe.

“Childhood lead poisoning is preventable. Working together, we can bring awareness to new patients and families to stop lead exposure before it starts.”

Learn how to protect your family and what resources are available at RiverStoneHealth.org/LEAD

01/22/2026

📣RiverStone Health’s Healthcare for the Homeless clinics will be moving to a new centralized location to better serve our community.

As part of this transition, the Healthcare for the Homeless clinics located at St. Vincent de Paul and 2424 N. 1st Avenue will close on January 26, 2026, while we prepare for the move.

💙Healthcare for the Homeless services will remain available January 26–29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our RISE Clinic, located at 123 S. 27th Street, with our Healthcare for the Homeless team.

🏥We are pleased to welcome clients to our new Healthcare for the Homeless clinic at 21 S. 29th Street, opening on February 2, 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition. We look forward to continuing to provide compassionate, essential care in our new space.

01/22/2026

Be ready to save a life. ❤️

Join us for CPR Saturday, a free CPR training event on February 7 at Rocky Vista University. Choose the session that works best for you:
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 12:00–4:00 p.m.

In partnership with Billings Clinic on this event, RiverStone Health will offer Narcan training from 11-12 or 1-2, including how to recognize the signs of an overdose and respond safely.

📝 Registration is open now! Take this important step to protect your family, friends and community.

CPR Saturday is back! On Feb. 7, 2026, we will be providing FREE CPR training in Billings at Rocky Vista University. Join us and learn how to save a life. Learn more and sign up at https://www.billingscprsaturday.com/.

01/21/2026

When you bring a baby home, you may hear a lot of advice. Some advice is helpful, some outdated and some can be confusing. Family members, friends and even strangers may share what “worked for them,” and while these suggestions are usually well-intended, infant sleep safety is one area where following evidence-based guidance truly matters.

Chris Hunter, the WIC & Family Health Services Administrative Services and Outreach Coordinator at RiverStone Health and the Fetal, Infant, Child and Maternal Mortality (FICMMR) Coordinator for Yellowstone County, highlights simple steps to keeping your baby safest while they are asleep.

Check out the full health matters here:https://riverstonehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Infant-Safe-Sleep-1-21-26.pdf

01/20/2026

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing!

🎨 Make paper chains or paper crafts like snowflakes using construction paper or printer paper.
⭐ Use painters tape to make a hopscotch board on the floor.
📺 Put your favorite kid friendly music videos or silly movie on the TV and have a dance-along party.
🌈Do a rainbow challenge, try to find items at home in each color category of the rainbow. Whoever completes their rainbow first wins!

Learn how WIC can support your family at RiverStoneHealth.org/WIC.

01/20/2026

What counts as a retail food establishment? 🍽️

In Montana, a retail food establishment includes any place that provides food directly to consumers whether it’s a restaurant, grocery store, market, food truck, temporary setup or even a food bank. This applies whether food is eaten on-site, taken to-go, delivered or provided free of charge.

Under Montana’s Food Code, kratom cannot be sold in retail food establishments because it is not an approved food additive, dietary ingredient or medication.

RiverStone Health is enforcing existing state regulations to help ensure food safety across our community. Learn more and read the full FAQ at RiverStoneHealth.org/Kratom

01/19/2026

Meet our newest Welcome Baby Community Health Worker: Shauna Keierleber of Young Families Early Head Start:

I have a great passion for serving our community. I started at Young Families Early Head Start in July, but have been involved for almost 28 years with all my children. I have worked in the social services field for 15 years working closely with families on obtaining services needed.

With Young Families Early Head Start, I feel like I am finally home. It is an honor to be part of someone else's journey, the success and failures, watching families find their path brings so much joy.

Learn more about Welcome Baby: RiverStoneHealth.org/WelcomeBaby.

01/19/2026

Each month, our partner newsletter spotlights the services we offer and the incredible community partners working alongside us to build a healthier Yellowstone County.

📬 The January newsletter is out now! Didn’t get yours? Read it here:https://riverstonehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2026-RiverStone-Health-Connections-EHSHomeFront.pdf

📩 Not on the list yet? Sign up to stay informed and engaged: https://riverstonehealth.org/news-and-events/

01/18/2026

Did you know help may be available to cover the cost of cervical cancer screening?

Regular screenings are an important part of preventive care and can help catch changes early, when they’re most treatable. If you are age 21 or older, underinsured or uninsured, and meet income guidelines, you may qualify for assistance through the Montana Cancer Screening Program.

Call 406.247.3215 to learn more or talk with your healthcare provider about your screening options. Taking care of your health starts with one simple step. Learn more at RiverStoneHealth.org/preventing-disease/cancer-prevention/.

01/17/2026

RiverStone Health Home Health Speech Therapy helps patients stay safe and confident at home.

Our team supports individuals with swallowing difficulties to reduce the risk of choking or pneumonia and works with patients and families to address memory and cognitive challenges. By identifying safety concerns and teaching practical strategies, we help improve daily function, communication and overall quality of life.

Learn more about Home Health services at RiverStoneHealth.org/HomeHealth.