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News from Providence Heart Institute MISSOULA — Providence St. Patrick Hospital cardiac physicians and other caregivers have recently been trained to use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. ECMO is a sophisticated machine that takes blood from the patient and oxygenates it, then pumps it back into the patient’s body. This method allows the blood to “bypass” the heart and lungs, allowing these organs to rest and heal. ECMO is used in critical care situations when the heart and lungs need help so the patient can heal. It may be used in care for lung or heart failure, COVID-19, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other infections. Doctors ca...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exclusive B2B (Business-to-Business) event on May 11, aimed at fostering connections and collaborations among local businesses. Presented in partnership with B2BPolson.com, this free event prom...
News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a waiver sou...
Riggs Baile y POLSON — Riggs Jax Bailey was born on Feb. 10, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.5 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Riggs’ parents are Bailey Rice and Riley Bailey of Ronan. Riggs’ maternal grandparent...
POLSON — St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, and I researched some old Irish laws concerning Monks. “A layman may have six pints of beer with his dinner. A monk shall only have three so that he will not become inebriated before evening prayers.” So practical, those Irish. Corned...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are still in the need of a site manager and a housekeeper. If you are interested or know of someone who is, call 406-745-4462. We will have our next bingo event on March 9 at 2 p.m. There will be a special blackout prize. A bake sale and rummage sale is planned for May ...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, March 6: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday, March 8: cheeseburgers, fries, salad, dessert ...
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce recognized “amazing people in our community” during the annual community awards banquet on Saturday at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Joslyn Shackelford, vice president of the Polson Chamber of Commerce, said so many people attended this year’s event ...
By Alexandra Amonette for Citizens’ Climate Lobby “This symposium exceeded all my expectations! We had overwhelming positive feedback,” said Sierra Mahseelah. Mahseelah was speaking about the historically significant Regional Climate Symposium held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and ...
News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Feb. 20, 2024, the Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”), Wild Montana, and the Montana Wildlife Federation responded to Governor Gianforte’s motion to stay a district court ruling ordering him to comply with his constitutional obligation ...
