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ST. IGNATIUS - According to the CDC, every year, one in four older adults report falling and it is estimated 41,000 elderly die because of a fall. Foot problems are usually associated with falls: Increased foot pain, reduced flexibility in the ankle joint, reduced muscle strength, reduced sensation, bunion and toe deformities. Have your health care provider or foot doctor check your feet to address if there are any foot problems that may increase your risk for falls. For safety, avoid wearing only socks or going barefoot inside and outside the home.Avoid wearing shoes over one inch, no ankle support or with a smooth sole. Shop for shoes later in the day. Have your feet measured ...
POLSON - We have five drivers delivering up to 14 meals per driver, with routes up to 10 miles. We are doing what we can to deliver meals in a timely fashion, as always. Medical appointments are always our priority for taxi services if 24-hour notice in advance of your appointment is requested. We only have ...
Daisy Cochran POLSON - Daisy Catherine Cochran was born July 15, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 20.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Daisy’s parents are Kimberly and Tyler Cohran of Polson. Daisy joins siblings Talen, Taryn, and Emma....
Montana’s typical home value has increased by two-thirds in four years, according to new valuations published this month by the Montana Department of Revenue. The department estimates that the median residential property in Montana was worth $378,000 as of the beginning of last year. Four years prev...
News from Laura Tanis University of Washington Dept. of Education RONAN - Dillon Demontiney, a dedicated medical student in the University of Washington School of Medicine’s (UWSOM’s) Montana WWAMI program, is immersing himself in the heart of Ronan from July 27 to Aug. 28, 2025, as part of ...
NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18. The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...
NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18. The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...
The fire season in Montana this year was supposed to be intense. At the governor’s 2025 fire season briefing in early June, a predictive meteorologist cautioned that the state’s multi-year drought, expected hot temperatures and anticipated dry conditions could paint a grim picture for fires this ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte EAST HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited with Lewis and Clark County 4-H members in East Helena to learn more about the projects of the Last Chance Livestock club that are set to be shown at the county fair later this summer. Meeting with...
