Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Pre-Op Testing for Covid Before any surgery at Providence St. Patrick Hospital or Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, the patient is tested for Covid-19. Chief Physician Executive Dr. James McKay MD explains the many reasons why.
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
