Current Philanthropic Opportunities

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.

Research has identified that the risk of cardiovascular death is exponentially higher in individuals with two or more of risk factors* that include:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Depression

Having just one risk factor doubles the risk for Coronary Heart Disease. Having three risk factors increases the risk for CHD more than tenfold.**

In consideration of the incidence of heart disease and resident risk profile, today an estimated 3,400 Park County residents need cardiac care.

The goal of the Cardio Campaign is to recruit and hire a full-time cardiologist who will live and work in Park County. As part of a comprehensive Cardiology Program, there will also be a supporting nurse and technician and dedicated state-of-the-art equipment.

*Cardiovascular Lifetime Risk Pooling Project, N Engl J Med 2012; 366:321-329
**www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-disease-women