Saint Patrick Hospital HealthBreak - Palliative Care

Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, and Providence St. Patrick Hospital now offers an exciting new tool in the fight against this deadly disease. Dr. Jeffrey Stephenson describes SpaceOA

Providence St. Patrick Hospital has been offering robotic surgery for years; and now Dr. Jeff Redshaw says their newest robotic surgery system is improving the quality of urologic surgery even more. J

Providence St. Patrick Hospital is now using its robotic surgery system to do trans-oral surgery. Dr. Jonathan Fowlkes says this technique has many advantages for removing tumors near the back of the

In a region like Western Montana, with communities spread so far apart, tele-health is an increasingly important way for people to interact with their doctors and healthcare providers. Dr. Charles Swa

Doctors will tell you that the primary goal of Bariatric Surgery, commonly known as weight loss surgery, is not actually weight loss. The primary goal is to improve a person’s health. Dr. Charles Swan

Providence St. Patrick Perioperative Surgical Home is a collaborative team approach to taking care of surgical patients. Clinical Dietitian Rosemary Graham explains why nutrition education is such an

Providence St. Patrick Hospital has instituted what is called a Perioperative Surgical Home approach for colorectal and urology patients who need surgery. Nurse Navigator Lisa Bennett explains what go

Providence Women’s Care and Family Wellness provides more than just Women’s Care to Missoula and the surrounding communities. Dr. Claire Frost describes their extensive services. Claire Frost MD Famil

If you only see your doctor when you’re sick, you’re missing out a very important branch of medicine called Preventative Care. Providence Montana Family Medicine Dr. Noor Bass explains. To find out mo

“Rehab Options for Patients with Concussions” McKenzie Jones, DPT Lead Physical Therapist Providence St. Patrick Hospital A concussion can have a lasting impact on a person’s cognitive ability and qua

“Post-Concussion Syndrome and Treatment” Madelyn Boyle, PA-C Physician Assistant, Neurology Providence St. Patrick Hospital Head injuries that result in concussions warrant close attention and often n

Human Trafficking can happen anywhere, even here in Montana. That’s why Providence St. Patrick Hospital is taking special measures to make sure their staff understand this issue and can spot the warni

The University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana offers many online programs geared towards distance learners in the medical field. Recently, they have added three new healthcare programs. Senior

If you had an illness or injury that left you unable to make decisions about your own health, who would you want to make decisions for you? Dr. Nick Furlong from Providence St. Patrick Hospital offers

Serious illnesses or injuries are never expected. That’s why it’s so important to have a written medical plan for your own care in case of an emergency. Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Nicole Pfeif

Infusion Services at a hospital deliver treatments directly into a patient’s blood stream. Outpatient Infusion Department Nursing Supervisor Jamie Grallap explains who might need an infusion.

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the chemotherapy medicines needed for treatment are often mixed at a specialty pharmacy, which takes time and can be expensive. Oncology Pharmacist Ryan Mellem

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has implemented language and processes across the organization that help keep patients and caregivers free from harm. Chief operating officer Devin Huntley explain

Most adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. But how do we ensure that we get that amount, and that the sleep we get is good quality sleep? Scott Greene, Physician Assistant at Providenc

Providence Montana knows that people seeking healthcare want ever increasing quality and safety, with ever decreasing cost. Landon Godfrey explains how Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is working