A longtime Logan Health tradition of honoring exceptional care is reaching new corners of the state. Dr. Robert Clary, a physician at Shelby Rural Health Clinic, was recently recognized with a Buffalo Pin, the first awarded in Logan Health’s Hi-Line region. The recognition came through Guiding Gratitude, Logan Health Foundation’s updated grateful patient and family program, which now offers patients across the system a way to honor caregivers and give back to the communities that support them.
For nearly 20 years, the Buffalo Pin has served as a symbol of strength, resilience, and compassion. It is presented to caregivers who go above and beyond. When a patient or family member makes a donation in a caregiver’s honor, the Logan Health Foundation presents that caregiver with a Buffalo Pin and shares the message of gratitude.
Left to Right – Logan Health Foundation President, Michael Barth; donor, Billiette Coolidge; Dr. Clary; Logan Health Clinic – Shelby staff
“I’m honored and deeply moved,” said Dr. Robert Clary. “It’s incredibly meaningful to know a patient felt cared for and chose to give back.”
The donor, who made a gift in Dr. Clary’s honor through the Guiding Gratitude platform, shared why the recognition was important. “Dr. Clary has been a significant part of health care in Toole and Glacier counties for many years. His recognition is well deserved,” said Billiette Coolidge.
The act of giving often brings a sense of closure, a way to honor what was received and pay it forward. For the caregiver being recognized, it’s an affirmation that their work made a difference. And because donations made through Guiding Gratitude support Logan Health Foundation’s unrestricted fund, they go where they’re needed most — often toward programs, equipment, or services that directly enhance patient care. In this way, each expression of gratitude becomes part of a larger circle of healing, one that benefits both giver and receiver, and strengthens care for the entire community.
Each act of gratitude contributes to the future of care at Logan Health, enhancing services and strengthening the bond between our care teams and the communities we serve. The expansion of Guiding Gratitude to Logan Health’s Hi-Line facilities ensures caregivers across the region can now be honored through this meaningful program. Through the digital platform at logan.org/gratitude, patients and families can share stories, send thank-you notes, and make charitable gifts in honor of those who have made a difference in their care.
To learn more or honor a caregiver who has made a difference in your life, visit logan.org/gratitude.
