WHITEFISH, MT – Logan Health – Whitefish (LHW) received a Stroke Hero Award at the Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference in Great Falls on May 15, 2026. The hospital was nominated for the outstanding work related to Stroke Recognition and telestroke. LHW nurse Valida Holder was on hand to accept the award.
The Stroke Hero Award recognizes individuals and healthcare facilities who have a significant impact on stroke care in their communities. Logan Health – Whitefish is a Stroke Recognized hospital, and their outcomes data is consistently in the top tier of all Recognized hospitals in Montana. LHW also utilizes telestroke services to bring stroke specialists to the patient via technology which greatly speeds up the critical time-dependent care acute stroke patients need.
“We are honored to be recognized with the Stroke Hero Award,” said Jon Amick, DO, Chief Medical Officer at Logan Health – Whitefish. “It is critical to recognize a stroke as quickly as possible and deliver immediate care. This award demonstrates that high quality stroke care is available in our community and I am proud that our team for their commitment to delivering this high level of care.”
Know the signs and symptoms of stroke:
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the body, especially on one side
- Sudden vision changes in one or both eyes
- Sudden severe headache with unknown cause
- Sudden dizziness, difficulty walking or imbalance
- Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others
- Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know experiences these symptoms.