Current Philanthropic Opportunities

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, and breast cancer screenings are widely used for early detection. Effective treatment depends on timely and accurate detection. Livingston HealthCare is committed to providing the latest imaging technology and free mammograms to those in financial need so that access and early detection can save women's lives here in Park County.

3D Tomosynthesis is a new, cutting-edge technology that improves detection rates from 2D mammogram by more than 50 percent and makes it possible to give patients faster and more individualized treatment locally.

Funding this project will assure that the most highly-developed diagnostic technology available anywhere in the world will be on hand close to home and accessible to all.

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: Portable X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Bone Densitometer, and as mentioned above in the Breast Cancer Support area, a 3D Tomosynthesis Mammogram machine.

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. Gifts toward this fund will make it possible to implement cutting edge diagnostic and treatment procedures - for you, for your loved ones, for every person in our community.

Since many insurers will not cover the total cost of the 3D for those 64 or younger, requiring a $30-75 insurance copay to have 3D rather than 2D images, Livingston HealthCare Foundation is committed to providing access to quality healthcare for our community regardless of income and we have a special fund for uninsured and underinsured women 64- and-under which covers the cost of screening and diagnostic mammograms for those who cannot afford them.

In line with Livingston HealthCare’s recipient of “Baby Friendly” designation, we also seek support for any and all relations to maternal and infant care. 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, a Park County Public Health Nurse conducts the home visit. During this home visit, evidence based interventions and education is provided which includes breast-feeding support, immunizations, smoking cessation, identification of postpartum depression, contraception use, and overall wellbeing 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. Prior to this program, few LHC families were connected to PAT.