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This November, Logan Health distributed over 600 pairs of shoes to Flathead Valley schools to support underserved youth in our communities.  This was made possible through donors that support Logan Health’s Kids on the Rise Program, an initiative com...

Local food pantries across the Hi-Line received over a total of 3,780 non-perishable items, plus 90 frozen turkeys, from employees at Logan Health - Chester, Conrad, Cut Bank, and Shelby before Thanksgiving weekend.Each hospital facility participated...

On Friday, November 17, approximately 80 high school juniors and seniors took part in the 2nd annual Hyped on Healthcare event at Logan Health Medical Center and Flathead Valley Community College.  The purpose of the event was to teach students inter...

Logan Health – Whitefish was presented the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for improving care transitions at the Critical Access Hospital regional meeting held in Whitefish on Tuesday, November 14....

When Colby Willcut received his official diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, it was somewhat expected. Colby had experienced the classic diabetes symptoms, visited primary care, gotten his blood tested, and was now accompanied by his wife Leahtrice to meet...

Dr. Luis Alberton speaks with KGEZ AM radio about lung cancer awareness and the upcoming lung cancer didactic event on Friday, November 17.

Logan Health is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 16, 2023. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the Unite...

Renee August, M.Ed, Manager of Child Care Services at Logan Health’s Kid Kare, was recently awarded by the Montana Association for the Education of Young Children (MTAEYC), an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children,...

November 18 is designated National Injury Prevention Awareness Day, which is no surprise to me because: winter.The curmudgeon of the seasons, winter brings a long list of risk-filled activities many of which are unavoidable like walking outside. What...

Logan Health's recent Healthier Communities: Day of Healthcare event, held on October 27 at the Wachholz College Center, left a significant impact by providing attendees with crucial industry insights while fostering a strong sense of community unity...

Logan Health Medical Center and Kalispell Fire Department will be participating in a full-scale active shooter exercise on Saturday, November 4. This exercise will simulate an active shooter event and will be conducted on the Logan Health Medical Cen...

Logan Health - Cut Bank (LHCB) is excited to announce the launch of their annual Toy Drive and is now accepting donations and applications for kids ages 0-14. The goal of the Toy Drive is to ensure every child receives a gift from Santa. Last year, 1...

Logan Health – Whitefish (LHW) is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly redesignation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this ...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?Last year in September of 2022, I received a mammogram on the Winkley Mobile Mammography bus. My mammogram detected something abnormal and I ended up at Logan Health. After a follow-up, including a biopsy, I...

Logan Health's Foundation and School-Based Services awarded $500 grants to 21 educators at Flathead Valley schools this October. The Healthy Classrooms grant provides funding to local schools to aid in the creation or improvement of student-centered ...

At the recent 26th Annual Diabetes Professional Conference, Logan Health Diabetes Education & Prevention team members were honored with two prestigious awards, highlighting their exceptional contributions to diabetes care and education across Montana...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?I found out purely by accident. I had refused to have a mammogram for at least 10 years, because they used to hurt so badly. So I saw my primary care physician for my yearly visit in November of 2020. I had ...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?I noticed a change in the look of my breast and set up a doctor’s appointment as soon as possible. My family doctor set me up for a mammogram and we did an ultrasound at the same appointment. The following w...

Logan Health is hosting its second annual Imagine a Day, a 24-hour virtual giving event that will take place on October 18, 2023. This year, the annual Imagine a Day fundraiser aims to make a significant impact on health care accessibility, innovatio...

On October 27, Logan Health is hosting an educational community event called Healthier Communities: Day of Healthcare at the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College.This free event will feature a series of roundtable discussions ...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?During a mammogram in March of 2022, I was told that I had a couple of calcifications that they wanted to keep an eye on and should come back in September. Throughout May and June, I started to feel a lump, ...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?“I found a lump on my breast and scheduled an appointment with my primary care doctor. She did an exam and was very concerned, so I received a mammogram and ultrasound. This was followed up by a biopsy, whic...

The Annual Community Health Fair hosted by Logan Health – Conrad (LHC) on Tuesday, October 10 was very well-attended by the Conrad community and surrounding areas.  During the event, LHC provided 59 lab draws and the Care Van offered flu shots with t...

This year, 35 vendors, including 10 Logan Health – Shelby (LHS) departments, participated in the Annual Community Health Fair at the Shelby Civic Center on Wednesday, October 11. The successful event hosted by LHS and the Toole County Health Departme...

We live here to pursue an active lifestyle. Some run ultramarathons or ski 100 days a season. Others enjoy everyday activities such as gardening, walking the dog, or keeping up with the grandkids. We rely on these activities to maintain the quality o...

On October 18, Logan Health will be holding the second annual Imagine a Day fundraiser, a 24-hour virtual giving event. This year‘s fundraiser aims to make a significant impact on health care accessibility, innovation, and support within our communit...

How did you find out you had breast cancer?“I actually found a painful lump and immediately thought it was a cyst. I decided to wait about a month to see if it would resolve. After it did not, I scheduled an appointment to get it evaluated. The docto...

Logan Health - Cut Bank (LHCB) is proud to announce a new school-based health center that will expand access to care for families in the community. The school-based health center will be located in Cut Bank Middle School and provide care for school a...

Attending a genetic counseling appointment is not on the agenda of the average college student, but for Brooke Stewart, it was the most important item on her calendar. With a family history of breast cancer, she knew that her risk was higher than mos...

The annual community health fair hosted by Logan Health – Conrad (LHC) will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 416 S. Kansas in Conrad. Entry for the event is free and i...