Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart arrhythmia, and with it comes the risk of stroke. For patients who can not take anti-coagulants, or blood thinners, to reduce the risk of stroke, a procedure to implant the Watchman device may be the solution. Shauna Seefeldt, Watchman Coordinator with the International Heart Institute at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, explains. To learn more, visit Montana.Providence.org or call (406) 327-1700
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Neuropsychology Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior. Clinical Neuropsychologist Hannah Wadsworth explains how this speci
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31In 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
1:31Many 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
1:31Older 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
1:31There’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
The Providence Southgate Health Center will house a dedicated urgent care clinic, primary care clinic and Providence Heart Institute general cardiology clinic.
1:31Montana 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31When patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, their care is managed by a specialized physician called an Intensivist. Dr. Will Surber explains. Will Surber, MD Intensivist Montana.Providenc
1:31Providence 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
1:31There 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
1:31When 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
