Livingston News

Every year, Montana ranks among the states with the highest rates of suicide in the country, and rural communities like ours carry more than our share of that weight. Many of us have felt that reality up close this year in ways that are hard to grasp. September, National Suicide Prevention Month, is an invitation to talk about mental health as openly as we talk about physical health, and to ...

Why did you decide to become a pediatric OT? I knew I wanted to work in healthcare since I was a young child. When I was in middle school and high school, my grandma and grandpa both had significant medical events which required extensive rehab services. During this time, I observed them working with OTs and realized this is the profession for me. I have always had a passion for working with ...

Most of us have experienced bruising at some point in our lives, dropping something heavy on your foot, stubbing a toe while hiking, or repeatedly wearing ill-fitting footwear. Usually, these injuries heal on their own with little more than some tenderness and discoloration. However, sometimes what appears to be a simple bruise is actually a hematoma. A Hematoma is the collection of blood outside ...

In addition to your back-to-school checklists, these three simple, health-focused habits can go a long way in helping children adjust to the new school year, stay healthy, and thrive in their classroom this year. Reinforce Healthy Hygiene Habits As students return to classrooms, sports teams, and shared spaces, they are naturally exposed to more germs. One of the most effective tools for ...

Your Doctor, Up Close Heather Reiley, MD, Pediatrics, Livingston HealthCare Why did you decide to become a doctor? I was studying global health and health systems in college and my experience in hospitals made me realize I didn’t want to learn about doctors- I wanted to be one. I love the intersection of science and humanity. What’s one health habit you wish everyone would start today? Less screen ...