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August 31, 2010
 St. Patrick Hospital is leading the way in our region to improve the way healthcare is delivered for the communities we serve. Learn more about our innovative vision for the future of healthcare from CEO Jeff Fee, on HealthBreak.
August 23, 2010
Montana U. S Senator Max Baucus and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will dicuss rural health care at St. Patrick Hospital today at 12:45 in the Broadway Building Conference Center. The discussion will include health care providers, patients, and parents. Baucus will offer an update on the latest health care developments in the U. S. Senate.
July 27, 2010
St. Patrick Hospital medical professionals write on a variety of healthcare topics every week in the Missoulian in a column called "Nurse's Notes."
View articles here
July 14, 2010
Daily St. Pat's cafeteria offers fresh produce from local growers in our community. This is our commitment to patient's health and environmental sustainability. We encourage you to shop our Farmer's Market for healthy, green selections.
Read more about the Farmer's Market in the Missoula Independent Article
July 13, 2010
Walkers joined St. Patrick Hospital for our first Medical Mile event of the summer. Join us for our next walk on Tuesday, August 20 at McCormick Park from 12 - 1 P.M. Registration is free and open to the public.
Read the Missoulian Article
June 28, 2010
Employees from St. Patrick Hospital recently lent a hand in United Way's Annual Day of Caring. Three teams from St. Pat's helped out at The Parenting Place and Missoula Food Bank, two non-profits in Missoula. Employees helped demolish, rebuild and paint the entryway railing at The Parenting Place and another team of employees provided landscaping along the curbside entrance of the Missoula Food Bank. Click here to read more about St. Pat's help in the Missoulian article.
Tim Chopp, Marla Allan,
Mark Wakai, Craig Bell,
Jeff Fee, Karen Myers
and Rich Huffman.
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St. Pat's employees
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Craig Bell, Tim Chopp
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June 23, 2010
Watch Dr. Karl Westenfelder on this week's HealthBreak to learn about St. Pat's different options of treating prostate cancer through seeding. Watch the HealthBreak.
June 17, 2010
Join us at Downtown Tonight, Thursday, June 17, from 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. at Cara Park. St. Patrick Hospital will host the family fun event featuring a health booth with staff from the Women's Care Center, live music from the Big Sky Mudflaps, dinner, and kid friendly activities. For more information call 406.329.2905 or email info@saintpatrick.org.
June 14, 2010
St. Patrick Hospital uses the latest techniques to treat prostate disease. But men need to be proactive in screening to help detect conditions like prostate cancer early, when they are most treatable. Learn more from Dr. Karl Westenfelder on HealthBreak.
June 8, 2010
 St. Patrick Hospital is committed to Men’s Health in our region, offering screenings for conditions from high blood pressure to colon cancer. Learn when men should be screened and how these tests can save lives. Watch Dr. Jeff Knight on HealthBreak.
May 26, 2010
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St. Patrick Hospital was awarded the Environmental Leadership Circle Award from Practice GreenHealth. The Environmental Excellence Awards are meant to recognize health care facilities and organizations that have made a commitment to health care and the environment. These prestigious awards are made on behalf of the entire health care sector. To be considered, facilities must meet the criteria for the mercury-free Award, recycle at least 25% of their total waste, be leading the health care sector in innovation and sustainability, and be leaders in their community. Beth Schenk, Facilitator of Women's Health at St. Pat's led the actions and efforts that won St. Pat's the Environmental Leadership Award.
May 18, 2010
 St. Patrick provides multi-disciplinary rehab care for patients who have suffered a stroke. By working together as a team, caregivers help patients meet their rehab goals and regain the skills they’ve lost. Click here to watch the HealthBreak and learn more from Dr. Mark Weber.
May 17, 2010
The Cardiac Rehabilitation program at St. Patrick Hospital received the Outcomes Excellence 2010 award on April 29, 2010. The award comes from the Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Montana Outcomes Project which is sponsored by the Montana Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MACVPR) and the Cardiovascular Health Program within the Department of Public Health & Human Services. Of the 10 quality indicators evaluated, our cardiac rehab program exceeded the regional mean more often than any of all large or interventional hospitals from 12 states tracking and reporting a uniform set of quality indicators. This is the third consecutive year that St. Patrick cardiac rehab has received this award.
May 11, 2010
Learn more about St. Pat's advanced treatment options for head trauma from Dr. Carter Beck and hear the story of patient Mickey Smotherman's recovery from a skull fracture on this week's HealthBreak.
Watch the HealthBreak
May 7, 2010
St. Pat's is committed to keeping Missoula residents healthy from a young age on through prevention programs like the children's CATCH Health Fair. For the sixth year in a row, 3rd and 4th graders from schools around the county participated in fun-filled, hands-on, group learning sessions to practice healthy life styles. Almost 350 children from Valley Christian, St. Josep, Paxson, DeSmet, Florence-Carlton, Cold Springs and Target Range participated in this year's event.
Watch news coverage from the event.
May 6, 2010
May 6 - 12: Nurses Week:We would like to acknowledge and thank all of our nurses for the great work they do every day. St. Pat's patients continually receive best-in-class health care, a direct result of the dedication and commitment of our excellent nursing staff. This year's theme for Nurses Week is "Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow", every day our nurses surpass this goal through patient education, safety, and exceptional quality care. Thank you, we are truely blessed by your services!
Click here to learn the history of Nurses Week
Click here for nursing facts
May 5, 2010
Today, St. Patrick Hospital is opening its doors to 4th and 5th grade students interested in learning about different types of careers in health care. The students are touring the facility through spectrUM's Science Opportunities for Kids (SOKS), a monthly science enrichment after school program coordinated by The University of Montana's Health Careers Opportunities Program.
May 3, 2010
 Montana has more traumatic head and brain injuries than almost any other state in the nation. Learn from Dr. Carter Beck about what makes St. Patrick Hospital and the Montana Neuroscience Institute the best in providing specialized treatment for these types of injuries on HealthBreaks. Watch the HealthBreak.
April 26, 2010
 Daily we at St. Patrick Hospital demonstrate our commitment to quality Emergency Care services for our region. Watch Dr. Mark Sanz during HealthBreaks this week to learn how St. Pat’s care could impact you and your family. Watch the HealthBreak.
April 19, 2010
 Watch Dr. Tod Maddux this week on HealthBreaks and learn about LifeNet - Stemi, a new technology at St. Pat's that allows our staff to make a diagnosis and treatment plans before a patient even arrives, a critical tool in saving the lives of heart attack patients. Watch the HealthBreak.
April 12, 2010
On average St. Pat's new Emergency Department treats 2,100 patients monthly. Learn about the facility's new equipment, technology, delivery of care and how this improves the quality of care provided to our patients. Watch the HealthBreak.
April 5, 2010
 Watch Dr. Gregory Kazemi discuss St. Pat's Chest Pain Accreditation and what this level of excellence brings to the type of services we provide our patients.
Watch the Healthbreak.
March 30, 2010
It is National Doctor's Day, St. Pat's would like to thank all physicians for the extraordinary services they provide and their commitment to keep patients healthy and happy. Thank you doctors, for making St. Pat's one of the leading healthcare facilities in Western Montana!
March 29, 2010
 Watch this week's Healthbreak and learn about patient Ed Cutler's remarkable success with gastric bypass and the weight loss program offered by the Treatment of Obesity at St. Pat's. To learn more about weight-loss services offered by St. Pat's click here.
Click here to watch the Healthbreak.
March 17, 2010
Irish Blessing
May the great St. Patrick of Ireland, who found good in all things, bless your eyes to see the world as he did. With eyes so blessed, you can look upon all creation and like St. Patrick and God, know them to be "very good."
March 12, 2010
The First Step Towards Hope and Healing
This is the story of Clara and the First Step Resource Center. Clara was sexually abused from the ages of 3-6. She had nowhere to turn until her mother brought her to First Step. This became the beginning of her journey towards safety and recovery. Learn how our community comes together to address sexual abuse of children and adult sexual assault by clicking on the video above. Programs like First Step are possible through St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center’s Community Benefit and willing community partners.
View the report.
March 9, 2010
St. Pat's 10th Anniversary of Celebrating Women takes place this week from March 11 - 13. This year's event is unique, the celebration will take place at three different location of the course of three days and will focus on Hildegard De Bingen, an ancient healer. Watch Beth Schenk in this week's HealthBreak as she discusses all of the event's activities.
Click here to watch the HealthBreak.
Click here to view the event brochure.
March 1, 2010
 Listen to Elizabeth Yahner's amazing story and how the Women's Heart Health Program saved her life. Learn more about the Women's Heart Health Program.
Watch the HealthBreak.
February 22, 2010
 St. Patrick Hospital is a proud sponsor of Go Red for Women and provides the western Montana community with the only women's heart health program in Missoula. Learn more by watching this week's HealthBreak (click on the photo)! To learn more about this program click here.
Learn more about the Heart Expo on Saturday, February 20 on this week's HealthBreak. Dr. Rich Goulah discusses the Lipid and Glucose tests being offered for $5 and the Tyroid and Prostate Lab Tests for $10 and lectures presented by cardiologists from the International Heart Institute of Montana. This event is free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. If receiving lab work do not eat or drink 12 hours prior.
Watch the HealthBreak now.
For more information click here or call 406.329.5668.
February 8, 2010
 Watch Dr. Simone Musco on this week's HealthBreak as he discusses atrial fibrillation and the new treatment options offered by St. Pat's.
Watch now.
February 4, 2010
A new message from James Kiser, new Chief Executive at St. Joseph Medical Center:
"Here at St. Joseph Medical Center,we understand that healthcare is evolving. The advance in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide the best care in our region. Our associated staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises. The comfort and care of our patients is our major goal. St. Joseph Medical Center desires to provide you with the tools needed to educate and increase your health awareness. Online healthcare is now being made available to you from this website. The site will introduce health information and patient education resources for you to explore." - James Kiser
Learn More
January 28, 2010
St. Patrick Hospitals received was awarded 2nd place in Transportation Best Practices Awards from Missoula in Motion. This awards means that St. Pat's "has gone the extra mile in making a solid commitment to sustainable transportation programs" - Missoula in Motion.
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January 19, 2010
New Chief Executive at St. Joseph Medical Center
James Kiser has been selected as the new Chief Executive of our sister hospital, St. Joe's in Polson. James comes to the position after service at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. James brings exceptional leadership to the organization with his more than 20 years of healthcare administration and we are excited about the level of commitment and stability he brings to both St. Joe's and the Community of Polson.
January 11, 2010
 St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center has received the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center's commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.
Learn more about our Primary Stroke Center
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year! St. Pat's wishes you prosperity in 2010!
December 22, 2009
This week's HealthBreak features Dr. Brad Berry from the International Heart Institute (IHI). Learn more about IHI's EVALVE clinic and the benefits it offers to high-risk patients.
Watch the HealthBreak
December 15, 2009
 Almost 200 St. Pat's employees lined the streets to cheer on the Griz for their upcoming Friday night game in Chattanooga. GO GRIZ!!!
December 15, 2009
Get in the spirit of giving, make a donation to St. Pat's Emergency Department Capital Campaign. Learn how you can help expand critical care for communities in Western Montana.
Watch the HealthBreak
December 11, 2009
Learn more about St. Pat's Mission and spiritual leadership on this week's HealthBreak.
Watch the HealthBreak
November 23, 2009
Watch this week's HealthBreak and learn more from Dana Headapohl, MD regarding St. Pat's Metabolic Risk Reduction offered to employees and employers in Montana.
Watch the HealthBreak
November 17, 2009
 Watch Rolf Holle, M.D. on this week's HealthBreak as he discusses weight loss and its benefits for a better night's rest.
Watch the HealthBreak.
October 26, 2009
Please help us protect your health. Effectively immediately, St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center are now restricting visitation by children aged 14 and under in patient care areas. This young population is particularly vulnerable to the H1N1 infection. Children seeking medical care are still permitted on premise and will be asked to wear a mask if exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Families with special situations, such as a gravely ill family member, may contact the nursing supervisor to arrange for special visitation. Thank you for your cooperation.
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October 20, 2009
The St. Patrick Hospital Breast Center has been awarded a three-year full accreditation from October 2009 through October 2012 from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:
- Information about ongoing clinics and new treatment options, and quality breast care close to home
- Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services
- A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
October 16, 2009
St. Pat's weekly Nurses Notes received the 2009 Promotion of Nursing Excellence in Media Arts Award from the Montana Nurses Association. This signifies St. Pat's and Missoulian's strong contribution to news print publications of timely articles regarding nursing and our commitment to actively contribute to the promotion of excellence in nursing through any or all media modes.
October 12, 2009
Watch Dr. Michael Snyder explain different breast cancer treatment options including oncology on HealthBreaks this week.
October 11, 2009
St. Pat's and CMC discuss their healthy competition here.
October 5, 2009
 Watch Dr. Brad Pickhardt this week on HealthBreaks as he discusses surgical options in treating Breast Cancer.
October 1, 2009
St. Pat's, St. Joe's Western Montana Clinic and Community Medical Center campuses and offices are going tobacco free. No one will be able use tobacco while on any of those premises.
September 26, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital speaks in favor of climate change legislation.
Read the Missoulian article
September 18, 2009
St. Pat's surgeons successfully remove a 13-inch tree limb from an Idaho woman. The newlywed was driving with her husband when a tree limb crashed through the open passenger window and pierced her neck.
Read the article from the Missoulian
September 14, 2009
H1N1 Flu & Seasonal Flu Information:
What can you do to stay healthy? Stay informed. The Center for Disease Control nd Prevention (CDC) website http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ updates information regularly as it becomes available. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Take the following everyday actions to stay healthy:
- Cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after used.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from spreading infection.
- Find healthy ways to deal with stress.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
August 31, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital and local emergency responders test a slide to help patients in an emergency. The training session uses new equipment to evacuate patients in the event of an emergency.
Read the article in the Missoulian
August 26, 2009
Rep. Rehberg spoke with medical professionals from st. Patrick Hospital about health care reform.
Read the Missoulian article
August 25, 2009
U.S. Senator John Tester met with medical professionals from St. Pat's to discuss health care reform.
Read the Missoulian article here
August 18, 2009
Missoula's 2nd Annual Chicks N Chaps  raised $80,000 for Breast Cancer Care. The event took place August 15 at the Missoula Fair Grounds. Char Houska the Breast Care
Coordinator for St. Pat's Women's Care Center hosted a table at the event, providing women with information regarding breast care health.
August 12
Senator Baucus discussed tort reform and healthcare reform at a venue through St. Patrick Hospital & Health Foundation.
Read the Missoulian article here
August 7, 2009
Dr. Michael Snyder, a Medical Oncologist for the Montana Cancer Center at St. Pat's was awarded the 2008 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer.
July 22, 2009
On July 11, 2009 over 120 people turned out to play in St. Patrick Hospital and Health Foundation's 10th Annunal Golf Tournament. Hosted at the King Ranch Golf Course in Frenchtown, with a St.  Patrick's Day in July theme, the tournament had 31 teams and raised $18,000 for the Foundation's Patient Compassion Fund! Thank you to all of our sponsors and employee who joined in on the fun!
July 21, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences earned Top Performer and Attainment Performance in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by Premier, Inc. Premier is a healthcare alliance value-based purchasing project that awards hospitals for high quality care in five clinical areas.
July 16, 2009
St. Pat's and St. Patrick Hospital and Health Foundation would like to give a special thank you to all the employees who contributed to Emergency Department Capital Campaign! St. Pat's employees contributed $144,550 to the expansion of our Emergency Department. Thank you for donating and carrying out our Mission!
June 27, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital and the International Heart Institute's Evalve Clinical Trial makes news! Patient Ken Franklin recently underwent t a new form of heart procedure within a clinical trial offered by the International Heart Institute. After being denied medical funds by Medicare the surgeons of the International Heart Institute fought to find payment for Ken's treatment.
Click here to read the Missoulian article
June 4, 2009
Dr. John Koster, President of Providence Health & Services visits St. Pat's to award Dr. Dana Headapohl the President's Award of Excellence for her Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction Program.
May 26, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital and Senator Max Baucus collaborated to host a community panel on  Healthcare Reform at St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building Conference Center. The community panel featured Mr. Jeff Fee, President and CEO, St. Patrick’s Hospital; Ms. Ellen Leahy, Director of Partnership Health Center; Mayor John Engen, City of Missoula; and Dr. Jonathan Weisul, Chief Medical Officer, Community Medical Center.
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May 22, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital is going green! Learn more about our growing efforts to incorporate sustainability into healthcare by watching our video From Crisis to Sustainability.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here to learn more about making Missoula green.
Both links will redirect you away from the SPH website.
May 19, 2009
A Washington couple on a cross-country flight make an emergency landing in Missoula, and pilot is treated at St. Pat's.
Read more.
May 6 - 12, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital celebrates National Nurses Week. Thank you nurses, it is your determination and dedication to provide patients with compassionate care and your commitment to patient safety that makes St. Pat's a leading healthcare facility in Western Montana. We appreciate all the many roles you provide throughout the St. Pat's organization and the huge role you play in patients' lives
Swine Flu Update:
St. Patrick Hospital is involved with Missoula City-County Health Department, various government agencies and other local resources to provide updates and information regarding the Swine Flu. Please visit the following links for additional information regarding Swine Flu. By clicking on these links you will leave St. Pat's website and be redirected to a different site.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Missoula City-County Health Department
April 28, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital's Stroke Center received the American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Gold Award Achievement Award.
Read the press release
April 1, 2009
Montana Cancer Center was the recipient of the 2008 Commission on Cancer  Outstanding Achievement Award. This achievement is indicative of the outstanding efforts of the Montana Cancer Center Staff and they're commitment to provide patient with quality cancer care.
April 19, 2009
Happy Birthday St. Pat's! St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center celebrates its 136 year of providing compassionate care to its patients. We look forward to carrying out our Mission throughout the year.
April 17, 2009
Read about artist Monte Dolack's heart attack and treatment at the International Heart Institute at St. Pat's here.
April 16, 2009
National Healthcare Decisions Day is an initiative to encourage patients to express healthcare needs. It is a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capability in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions. Visit NHDD to learn more and participate!
March 30, 2009
It is National Doctor's Day, St. Pat's would like to thank all physicians for the extraordinary services they provide and their commitment to keep patients healthy and happy. Thank you doctors, for making St. Pat's one of the leading healthcare facilities in Western Montana!
March 27, 2009
Tom Schussler, Director of Facilities and Tim Chopp, Manager of Facilities En gineering at St. Pat's were recently honored as a BetterBricks Finalists in the Owner/Decision Maker category. The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals in the Northwest leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. Tom and Tim were recognized for their energy efficient achievements within the Providence St. Patrick’s Hospital and ongoing efforts for sustainable facilities management.
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March 11, 2009
Safeway donated $15,000 to the St. Patrick Hospital and Health Foundation. The money was raised in support of breast cancer by the employees of two local Safeway stores and the Missoula community. Thank you Safeway!
March 20, 2009
St. Pat's was recognized as the number one donor for United Way of Missoula County, helping the organization reach a goal of over $1 million.
March 17, 2009
Randy Gay, President of Missoula's Mended Hearts, was featured in the publication Heartbeat Magazine in a lead article titled "Leadership - The Secret to Success". Mended Hearts is a cardiac support group offering help, support and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families.
Read the article.
Learn more about Mended Hearts & view their support group schedule.
March 15, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center released its 2008 Report to the Community. The report shows how we have touched the lives of so many people in our communities and the critical role our health care systems have played during the past year.
Read the report.
Learn more about St. Pat's Charity Care.
March 2, 2009
St. Patrick Hospital Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program earns the Providence Health & Services 2009 President's Award for Excellence for its Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction Program
February 10, 2009
St. Pat's and Lady Griz Fight Breast Cancer
February 8, 2009
Heart Expo
Video
News articles related to the 6th Annual Heart Expo.
February 10, 2009
Mental Health in Community
Joyce Dombrouski speaks at the City Club.
November 15, 2008
Government
St. Patrick Hospital's Government news coverage.
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