In 2017, Montana had more suicides than any other state, and these tragedies leave behind many unanswered questions and many grieving family members and friends. On this edition of HealthBreak, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Margaret Girardi explains how the Survivors of Suicide Support Group is helping anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide find a place to talk safely about their feelings and experiences.
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
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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Adolescent Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization For children and teenagers experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, Providence St. Patrick Hospital provi
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence 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
1:31Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Breast Cancer Surgery When a breast cancer is found, surgery is usually needed to remove the tumor. Dr. Chris Williams explains two different surgical options offer
1:31Providence 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
