Welcome Fall!

Does your child have the right backpack?

It's all about the fit:

A backpack should be no wider than your child’s torso
The shoulder strap anchor points shouldn’t extend beyond 1-2 inches below the top of their shoulders
The bottom of the backpack should not extend further than 1-2 inches above their waistline

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

2 ½ cups rolled oats

1 cup pumpkin puree

3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar

1 cup chocolate chips of choice (optional)

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Therapist Highlight:

Katie Jorgensen

Rehabilitation Director

Regional Medical Center

Call (406) 444-2340

Therapist Highlight:

Laura Braun

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Regional Medical Center

Call (406) 444-2340

Learn more about Laura!

Signs and symptoms of concussion

Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up immediately after the injury or be noticed days or weeks after the injury.

If an athlete reports one or more symptoms listed below, they should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional...

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Do you know someone who is experiencing any of the following concussion signs/symptoms? Therapy may be able to help!

Headache or "pressure" in head
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy
Balance problems or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Sensitivity to light and/or noise
Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Just not "feeling right" or "feeling down"

Call today!

September Newsletter

Have questions? Email us today at rehabilitation @sphealth.org or call 406-444-2340

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