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2023
August
15,
2023
| 13:30 PM America/Denver
Logan Health Family,I'm happy to share my quarterly President & CEO Report. It has been a very busy summer and we have much to celebrate. In the following sections, you'll learn more about my thoughts on the upcoming effective date of our new relatio...
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June
26,
2023
| 11:40 AM America/Denver
As a Logan Health RN Residency Coordinator, Marlayna Gran has been supporting new nurses who join the health system for the past three and a half years. She mentors and teaches nurses during the first year of their professional careers, providing str...
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June
14,
2023
| 08:00 AM America/Denver
Logan Health – Conrad’s Annual Fun Run was held in front of Meadowlark School in Conrad on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Volunteers from Logan Health – Conrad (LHC) helped with registration and greeting participants, expressing their gratitude for everyone...
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2022
December
14,
2022
| 12:00 PM America/Denver
On December 10, Logan Health Children’s, in partnership with Whitefish Credit Union, held its inaugural Sensory-Friendly Santa event at Whitefish Credit Union’s South Kalispell office. This event provided a supportive environment for people with sens...
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2021
October
29,
2021
| 16:13 PM America/Denver
  
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April
07,
2021
| 14:18 PM America/Denver
Gwen Gates, of the Summit Medical Fitness Center, speaks with KOFI radio about prepping to get back into shape for the summer and the different offerings the Summit has to help get you there!
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January
01,
2021
| 17:48 PM America/Denver
The Summit opened its doors in 1996, providing a fun, safe space for people of all ages and abilities in the community to meet their fitness goals. As we reflect on 25 years of health and wellness, the following is a list of 25 reasons why we love th...
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January
01,
2021
| 17:37 PM America/Denver
For the past 25 years we have had the privilege of serving our community as Montana’s most comprehensive and only medically integrated health and fitness center. The facility initially opened as “The Summit: The Community Center for Health Promotion ...
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January
01,
2021
| 12:56 PM America/Denver
Please click on the gallery above to enjoy a look back through the Summit journey over the years.It is because of the incredible members and staff that past 25 years have been filled with many successes and wonderful memories. We would love to say a ...
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January
01,
2021
| 09:26 AM America/Denver
Congratulations and a special thank you to our 25 year employees:Deb Davis, Wellness Coach, Group Fitness InstructorLovie Englishbee, Aquatic Exercise Instructor, Swim InstructorWendy Hansen, CPR InstructorAmy Lavin, Group Fitness InstructorAnita Lav...
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2020
November
10,
2020
| 15:26 PM America/Denver
Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s research branch, Glacier View Research Institute has been awarded a Heart Failure Society of America (HSFA) Top Site award for its outstanding performance in the METEORIC-Heart Failure clinical trial. Congratulations t...
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March
14,
2020
| 02:37 AM America/Denver
Kalispell Regional Healthcare (KRH), North Valley Hospital, and the Flathead City-County Health Department are working closely on preparedness, communications, and awareness around the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. In recognition of this public h...
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2018
November
08,
2018
| 20:43 PM America/Denver
Summit members Mike Fraser and Leann Speakman got involved with Competitive Edge for different reasons and both are experiencing the benefits of strength training. Mike has a passion for running, biking and Nordic skiing. He’s been aware for a lon...
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November
08,
2018
| 20:43 PM America/Denver
Holiday parties and dinners are a struggle for most of us. Even more of a stressor is the large variety of goodies that suddenly appears in our work areas. So, we eat and keep eating beyond hunger because, the food is there and eating is social! H...
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November
08,
2018
| 20:43 PM America/Denver
Mike Tryon joined the Summit team March of 2018 as the Wellness/Group Fitness Program Supervisor. Mike has his bachelor’s degree in Health Promotions and Master’s Degree in Sport and Fitness Management. He spent 4 years playing college football and e...
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November
08,
2018
| 20:42 PM America/Denver
A new hospital cooperation is gearing up to help rural Montanans live healthy lifestyles. This year, The Summit Medical Fitness Center, part of Kalispell Regional Healthcare (KRH), was awarded a prestigious grant from the Federal Health Resources Ser...
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November
05,
2018
| 10:47 AM America/Denver
Written by Mary Wallace No one was taking Emmie seriously. Maybe the doctors weren’t listening to her because she was technically still a kid, but Emmie knew she was dealing with a severe and very grown-up illness. When she found blood in her stoo...
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November
05,
2018
| 10:45 AM America/Denver
The original Emergency Room (ER) at Kalispell Regional Medical Center (KRMC) opened in 1976 when the new hospital was built on the Buffalo Hill property. An expansion in 1991 increased its capacity to accommodate 13,000 patient visits per year. Howev...
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October
18,
2018
| 09:36 AM America/Denver
What is I-185 all about? Jason Cohen, MD, chief medical officer for North Valley Hospital is interviewed by KGEZ AM radio regarding the upcoming ballot initiative 185.  Learn more For more information, see the website at healthymontana.org...
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September
28,
2018
| 08:00 AM America/Denver
Kalispell Regional Healthcare (KRH) has finalized a settlement with the Department of Justice, which includes a payment to the government of $24 million, of which KRH will be responsible for $21.2 million and the Flathead Physician Group, physician i...
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August
31,
2018
| 09:31 AM America/Denver
I awaited this year’s summer season with concern. My daughter was getting married in August and family and friends were traveling across the country to attend the wedding at Glacier National Park. Last year at this time, we were covered in smoke and ...
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August
29,
2018
| 16:26 PM America/Denver
Welcome Wendy to The Summit team Wendy Gorman joined The Summit team last Spring as the new Tyke Town child care coordinator and is very excited to be a part of the team. Wendy is a local from Kalispell and brings a variety of experience with chil...
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August
29,
2018
| 16:22 PM America/Denver
James Barrett shares his experience with the Journey to Wellness program at The Summit I've spent the large majority of my life overweight, with poor eating habits and avoidance of exercise. A lot of it had to do with feeling disempowered; feeling...
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August
29,
2018
| 16:17 PM America/Denver
The Youth Combine is a fun and challenging environment where we'll test athlete’s 10-yard and 40-yard dash, vertical jump, agility, broad jump and more! September 5 and/or September 7 at 4 p.m. on The Turf in The Summit.  For athletes in 5th gr...
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August
29,
2018
| 16:16 PM America/Denver
When the Dalai Lama asked what surprised him about humanity the most, he replied, “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.” Fortunately for us and our fellow Summit members, ...
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August
06,
2018
| 00:00 AM America/Denver
For many, philanthropy is defined as the donation of money to good causes. However, being philanthropic does not always include monetary contributions. Some of the most valued gifts are those most precious to us — our time. Last year at Kalispell ...
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August
06,
2018
| 00:00 AM America/Denver
During surgeries, physicians recognize the unfortunate reality that they may discover something that’s just not right. Ordering a biopsy to further investigate the pathology of abnormal cells or tissue is the next step, but waiting for results can be...
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August
06,
2018
| 00:00 AM America/Denver
When Barb Callaghan, a resident of Missoula, experienced some unusual pains in her abdomen, she visited her local doctor. Subsequent testing revealed a large growth in her abdomen. “[After some diagnostic testing,] it was further determined that I...
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August
06,
2018
| 00:00 AM America/Denver
As summer ends in the Flathead Valley, the days get shorter and we get back to our fall routines.This year, Kalispell Regional Healthcare and Mann Mortgage offer a way to brighten up those shorter days, break up that routine and celebrate loved ones ...
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August
03,
2018
| 08:00 AM America/Denver
When Trina Freese developed breast cancer at just 32, she was terrified, but she found a way to turn her trial into a triumph. Trina, at the young age of 32, went to a genetic counselor to evaluate her chances of getting breast cancer. With cancer...
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