Providence Montana

02/20/2026

❤️ Heart Expo 2026 ❤️

“The Heart Expo is our opportunity at Providence St. Patrick Hospital to showcase the latest treatment options, surgical techniques and medicines that are available to help keep our community healthy from a cardiac standpoint.”

Join us for free admission, low-cost health screenings and short lectures on advances in heart care.
📅 Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
⏰ 7 to 11 a.m. (Lectures start at 8 a.m.)
📍 Providence Heart Institute at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Broadway Building, 500 West Broadway, Missoula

Low-cost tests (cash or check only):
• Lipid panel: $15
• Glucose test: $10
• A1C test: $15
• Thyroid (TSH) test: $20
• Prostate (PSA) test: $20
Fasting is recommended but not required.

02/20/2026

🎉 Welcome, Beau Larson!

We’re excited to have Beau join Providence Heart Institute Cardiology in Missoula as a physician assistant in cardiac electrophysiology.
Beau is dedicated to evidence-based, personalized cardiac care and works closely with our EP team to ensure every patient receives the thoughtful, collaborative care they deserve.

Join us in welcoming Beau to the Missoula community! Learn more about Beau here: http://provhealth.org/6185QVlkf

02/19/2026

🌿 Caring for people means caring for the planet.

Providence Montana has long been a national leader in environmental stewardship.

Ildi White, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Acute Care Oncology Nurse and Clinical Environmental Stewardship Liaison, shares how our teams are reducing waste, cutting harmful anesthetic gases, transitioning to washable gowns and even composting cafeteria food scraps.

These small changes add up to a healthier future for all of us.
🎥 check out the full story here: 🔗 http://provhealth.org/6187QThh1

Together, we’re building a healthier world—one sustainable step at a time. 💚

02/18/2026

✨ Don’t miss this ✨

The annual Heart Expo is right around the corner, and KPAX sat down with Deb from Providence St. Patrick Hospital to share what’s new this year.

The event features low-cost health screenings, including thyroid, glucose, A1C and prostate tests, plus mini-lectures from cardiovascular experts on the latest advances in heart care available in Missoula.

Deb explains how the lab draws work, what you can expect and why this event has been a community resource for nearly 30 years. 🎥 Watch the full Community Spotlight interview:
http://provhealth.org/6186QVDFw

Help spread the word and support heart health in our community. 💙

02/18/2026

🌿✨ Join us this Ash Wednesday as we come together in reflection and renewal.

Let's embrace this season of with open hearts and minds and reconnect with our faith and community.

02/17/2026

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse 🐎

Cheers to new beginnings, good fortune and joy all year long.

02/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kimberly Rose, MBA, MSN, RN, CAPA! 🎉

The DAISY Award is an internationally recognized program that honors and recognizes the clinical skill and compassionate care of nurses and other health care professionals who make a significant difference in patient lives. Honorees exemplify traits like extraordinary compassion, professionalism and excellence, and the award is presented as a surprise on their unit. 🏆

👏 Thanks for being on our team, Kim!

02/16/2026

Your heart deserves some love! Join us for the Providence St. Patrick Hospital Heart Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28! ❤️
✅ Public Event | Free Admission to Lectures

Schedule:
🩸 Blood Draws: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
🎤 Lectures: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

📍 Providence St. Patrick Hospital
Broadway Building Conference Center
500 West Broadway
Missoula, MT
📞 For info: 406-329-5668

Low‑cost screenings available:
• Lipid Panel – $15
• Glucose – $10
• A1C – $15
• Thyroid (TSH) – $20
• Prostate (PSA) – $20
(Fasting recommended but not required; water and medications allowed)
💵 Cash or Check Only

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

ACL Reconstruction: What to Expect with Matthew Anderson, MD

Young athletes are at the highest risk for ACL injuries, especially during movements like jumping and twisting. Dr. Matthew Anderson, Orthopedic Surgeon at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, explains what happens when the ACL tears and how reconstruction helps patients return to the activities they love.

An ACL tear typically causes:
🦵 Significant swelling
🦵 Instability in the knee
🦵 Difficulty returning to play without treatment

And the encouraging part?
Around one year after reconstruction, many people return to a level of activity very similar to what they were doing before.

🎥 Watch the full HealthBreak video here: 🔗 http://provhealth.org/6182QR5x6

02/12/2026

Heart disease doesn’t have just one cause—but it does have risk factors.

High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes can all increase your risk. Some factors are written in your genes, but many are shaped by daily habits—and that’s where real change happens.

The good news?

Positive lifestyle choices and regular check-ins with your primary care provider can reduce or even eliminate certain risks. Your doctor can help track your health and guide you on when it’s time to see a cardiologist. 💖

And if you’re ready to learn more and take meaningful steps toward heart health, join us at the Providence St. Patrick Hospital Heart Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28! ❤️
🩸 Blood Draws: 7–11 a.m.
🎤 Free Lectures: 8–11 a.m.
📍 Broadway Building Conference Center, 500 West Broadway, Missoula
📞 Info: 406‑329‑5668

Low‑cost screenings available:
• Lipid Panel – $15
• Glucose – $10
• A1C – $15
• Thyroid (TSH) – $20
• Prostate (PSA) – $20
(Fasting recommended but not required; water and medications allowed. Cash or check only.)

❤️‍🔥 Your heart deserves some love—see you there!

02/11/2026

Today marks the 34th annual World Day of the Sick, established by Pope John Paul II to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.

Let us be the expression of God's healing love, today and every day. 💙 💚