St. Vincent Regional Hospital

11/14/2025

Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital has once again earned a grade ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group—our 15th in a row, making us the only hospital in Montana to achieve this level of consistent excellence.

This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of every caregiver who works tirelessly to protect patients from harm, advance quality, and ensure exceptional outcomes for our community.

💬 “Consistency at this level doesn’t happen by chance,” shared Lee Boyles, president of St. Vincent Regional Hospital. “It’s the result of a culture that prioritizes safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.”

St. Vincent is proud to stand alongside 13 other Intermountain hospitals receiving an ‘A’ this cycle—each one committed to leading the nation in clinical excellence.

To see the full list of Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, visit the link in our bio.

11/13/2025

Join us in continuing to celebrate Founders’ Day with gratitude. We are so grateful Sister Katherine, Sister Mary Agnes, and Sister Bernadette shared their stories of caring and faith. Their dedication continues to light the way for our caregivers at Intermountain Health.

11/12/2025

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize and thank the veterans who are part of our St. Vincent Regional Hospital family—and all who have served our country.

Your courage, dedication, and continued service to others inspire us every day. 💙

11/07/2025

Join us in congratulating Michaela Harakal, nurse manager at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, on receiving the Intermountain Health DAISY L.O.V.E. Award! 💙

Recognized by a fellow caregiver, Michaela is celebrated for her compassionate leadership, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy for her team and patients. Her nominator shared, “I can always go to Michaela and feel safe speaking with her. I never feel judged or fearful to share my concerns.”

With more than 30 years in healthcare, Michaela continues to lead by example—picking up shifts when needed, supporting her team through change, and ensuring everyone feels heard and valued.

Congratulations, Michaela, and thank you for embodying the spirit of the DAISY and L.O.V.E. Awards every day. 💐

11/06/2025

Last week, St. Vincent Regional Hospital participated in a community-wide emergency preparedness exercise that simulated a mass casualty vehicular incident, allowing first responders and healthcare teams to practice critical coordination, communication, and patient transport in a controlled environment.

This mock event was conducted alongside partners including American Medical Response Billings, Lockwood Rural Fire District #8, Billings Clinic, United Way of Yellowstone County (UWYC), Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department, Rocky Vista University - Montana, and the Billings Fire Department.

These annual exercises strengthen our readiness to care for our community in the event of a real emergency — because preparation today helps protect lives tomorrow. 💙

Read more: https://www.kulr8.com/news/montana-first-responders-train-for-mass-emergencies/video_63906b05-8f2d-4f4b-9e2e-7f9a6c3820ff.html

11/05/2025

A big thank you to City Brew Coffee and KULR8 News for recognizing our cancer care team at the Intermountain Health Cancer Centers of Montana with coffee and pastries for "Coffee For A Cause."

Our team was nominated by a community member who shared, “The staff are dedicated, caring, empathetic and very hard-working. The staff deals with very serious problems daily. They are very kind and caring to all patients daily and willing to help with any issue. Enough cannot be said about their compassion.”

Thank you to City Brew and KULR8 for recognizing our wonderful team. They truly deserve it!

11/03/2025

Our mission is rooted in serving those who are poor and vulnerable. Recently, our caregivers brought that mission to life by assembling care kits for children in Billings who are experiencing a crisis. 💙

Each kit included a stuffed animal and a handwritten note with words of encouragement like “You are strong. You are brave. You are loved.”

The kits were then delivered to the Billings Police Department, where officers will share them with children they meet during difficult situations—offering comfort, reassurance, and a reminder that our community cares.

A heartfelt thank you to all the caregivers who helped make this project possible and continue to bring compassion beyond our hospital walls. 💫

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Our annual Trunk-or-Treat brought smiles, laughter and plenty of candy to our caregivers and their families! From spooky scenes to whimsical themes, our campus became a Halloween wonderland for the evening! Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us for one of our favorite caregiver events! 🎃👻💀

10/31/2025

We proudly honor Cori Scala, Respiratory Therapy Assistant at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, with the Intermountain Health L.O.V.E. Award for Clinical Shared Services, celebrating nurses and caregivers who deliver exceptional care and compassion.

Cori’s nominator described her as “the heartbeat of our department”—someone whose dedication extends beyond her role to support the entire hospital, its patients, and caregivers.

For more than 14 years, Cori has taken on many roles across St. Vincent, ultimately finding her place on the Respiratory Therapy team. From keeping the department organized and stocked, to helping her team navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cori’s steady presence and generous heart have made an immeasurable impact.

👉 Know a caregiver who lives our values? Nominate them for a L.O.V.E. Award today!

Nominate here: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/recognize-caregiver

10/29/2025

During breast cancer awareness month, we honor strength, early detection, and survivorship. During her routine annual mammogram, Renee Lesueur’s care team noticed an area they wanted to monitor.

In her follow-up imaging, Dr. Kalie Adler at the St. Vincent Breast Center noticed some changes and recommended a biopsy. The additional testing confirmed a breast cancer diagnosis.

Although the news was difficult, Renee was grateful that the cancer was detected early, meaning she would not require as invasive or extensive treatment. After a surgery to remove the affected breast tissue, it was determined that she would need radiation treatments, but not chemotherapy.

Lesueur’s story underscores the importance of regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. When caught early, treatment can be more effective, less aggressive, and survival rates are significantly higher.

Check out her full story here: ktvq.com – https://www.ktvq.com/pinkbreakfast/renees-story-billings-woman-has-new-outlook-on-life-now-breast-cancer-free

10/28/2025

Heart health innovation right here in Billings! Dr. Robert Terry, heart specialist, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, joined 98.1 KBEAR Radio to discuss how new minimally-invasive technology is offering new hope for patients with complex heart valve conditions.

Performing the first tripclip procedure of its kind in our region, underscores St. Vincent’s dedication to providing advanced medical technologies and offering patients access to leading-edge cardiac treatments close to home. We are proud of our heart and vascular team and excited to offer this option to our patients.

💙 Learn more about our advanced cardiovascular care at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. svh.org/heart