As Baby Boomers age, there's a growing need for providers in the field of Geriatrics - the branch of medicine that deals with older people and their changing medical needs. Dr. Andrea Smith, who specializes in Geriatrics at Providence Montana, explains how older people respond differently to medications or stressors. To find out more, visit Montana.Providence.org
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Ronan Primary Care Ronan Primary Care provides medical care for a large region between Missoula and Polson. Physician Assistant Angela Lemire describes the many typ
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Wound Care Our skin is our bodies’ largest organ, and if someone has a wound which is not healing properly, it can lead to infection, gangrene, or even amputation.
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Hernia Surgery A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall through which a part of the stomach can bulge out. Dr. Chris Williams from Providence St. Joseph Medical
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Stroke- Clot Removal Providence St. Patrick Hospital has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center. Dr. Mark Elliott talks about some of the most up to date stroke
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Orthopedic Services at St. Joseph Accidents, sports injuries, and the wear and tear of active life can all cause bone and joint problems. Providence St. Joseph Medi
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Multidiscipline Thyroid Care Thyroid and parathyroid gland disease is very common, affecting more than twenty million Americans. For those in Western Montana, Provi
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Thyroid & Parathyroid Care The thyroid and parathyroid glands are located in the neck and help control hormone levels in the body. Head and Neck Surgeon Dr. Jeff He
1:31To protect patients, visitors, and staff, Providence Montana employs a large team of security staff that provide 24/7 coverage to Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Providence St. Joseph Med
1:31Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson knows that the first years of motherhood are a time when moms need support, encouragement, and understanding. That’s why they provide Baby Bunch. Patient
1:31A regular visit with a primary care doctor can help you both monitor your health and prepare for things that could impact it in the future. Family Medicine Dr. Jason Wissinger explains how. Jason Wis
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Riverwalk Crisis Center Riverwalk Crisis Center is a 24/7 facility for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Director Ann Douglas t
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - What is a Nephrologist? Providence Montana provides a nephrologist- a physician who specializes in caring for kidney diseases. Nephrologist Dr. Benjamin Lawson exp
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Wireless Fetal Monitoring The Family Maternity Center at Providence St. Patrick Hospital offers extensive services and technology to make laboring mothers comforta
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Orthopedic Trauma Care A broken bone can happen to anyone- from an active child, to an older adult with osteoporosis, to anyone involved in an accident. Providence
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Breast Cancer Screening Options for Dense Breast Tissue Mammography is the best screening tool we have to detect breast cancer early. But Providence Breast Imaging
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - NICU When a newborn baby is premature or needs special medical care, being close to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can make all the difference. NICU Nurse Ashley Ka
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Healthgrades Orthopedic Awards Providence Saint Patrick Hospital has been recognized as a 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrad
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Detecting Breast Cancer Early During the pandemic, many women stopped their regular healthcare routine. That means many are due for a breast cancer screening. Prov
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Respiratory Illnesses Respiratory viruses always thrive and spread quickly during the winter months. Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Claude Tonnerre from Providen
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Surgicalist Program Providence St. Patrick Hospital offers a Surgicalist Program, which is dedicated entirely to caring for trauma patients and people who need emer
