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Imaging Services offers diagnostic testing that can provide a window into the causes of many diseases and physical ailments. In an effort to keep up with important advances in technology, Livingston HealthCare seeks funds for the following imaging equipment: Digital Portable X-Rays, Diagnostic Ultrasound and CT Scanner.

Medical research and technological innovation continuously spur new discoveries. These discoveries only lead to improvements in patient care or preventive measures, if we ensure that our doctors and other healthcare providers are given the latest knowledge or tools to apply the advances in their daily practice. To ensure that Livingston HealthCare can fulfill its mission of providing excellence in patient-centered care and has the resources needed for keeping up with important advances in medical science and technology, please give to the Clinical Excellence and Innovation Fund.

In line with Livingston HealthCare’s recipient of “Baby Friendly” designation, LHC has recently began a program with Park County Health Department and Community Health Partners to implement a Maternal and Infant Home Visiting Program. This program begins at the Family Birth Center at LHC, then within three days of hospital discharge for the mother and newborn, a Park County Public Health Nurse conducts a home visit. Evidence-based interventions and education are provided which includes breast-feeding support, immunizations, smoking cessation, identification of postpartum depression, contraception use, and overall well-being of baby, mom, family members and home safety. In 2016, over 60 home visits have been conducted and nearly one-third have received a Parents As Teachers (PAT) referral.

Park County is ranked number 28 in suicide mortality among 2,727 counties nationally. There has been troubling pattern in the behavioral health of Park County residents over the last several years, particularly in that of the youth, and Livingston HealthCare staff witness the tragic effects of mental health conditions that go unaddressed. In a six-month period, LHC's Emergency Department reported 40 total pediatric mental health crises between December 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. Of these encounters, 16 consisted of suicide ideation and 4 consisted of intentional overdose.

The good news is that intervention and counseling can successfully address many of the underlying intrinsic and environmental stressors that cause depression and teach youth who have experienced trauma how to utilize positive coping mechanisms that will help them grow into healthy adults. Your gifts to LHC’s Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Campaign will support the hire of a PhD Clinical Psychologist to our growing Behavioral Health Team, as well as LHC’s partnership with the Livingston Public Schools to provide behavioral health services and support within the school setting.

Since 2017, patient encounters for Infusion at LHC have nearly doubled to 2,220 annually. Some of this increase is attributed to advances in technology and better detection of cancer, and some to earlier detection by patients who regularly see their primary care providers. Patients and their loved ones are especially grateful for the ability to receive treatment here in, or near, their home town, avoiding the time, cost, discomfort, and stress of having to travel to Billings or Bozeman.

With a greater number of patients comes greater needs. In addition to more staff, aged equipment needs to be replaced and improvements to the care and comfort of the patients is always a priority at Livingston HealthCare. The biggest complaint from patients and staff are the overly large and rigid treatment chairs. New syringe pumps would allow for pressure and temperature control.