Winter - Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

Working Together To Build A Healthier Community 

WINTER 2011 

THE NEWSLETTER OF MARCUS DALY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

Quality Care Close to Home TM 

Bessenyey Family 

honored by the hospital 

Besseney Family 

is essential healthcare 

Diabetes Educational Series 

back by popular demand


Marcus Daly Vision Statement 

The Marcus Daly health care team aspires 

to be a trusted community leader, known for 

exceeding the expectations of those we serve. 

We promise exceptional care delivered by 

dedicated, compassionate professionals who 

take pride in achieving the highest level of care. 

A non-profit healthcare provider 

OUR MISSION: 

DALY EXCELLENCE 

Our commitment to the Bitterroot 

Valley is quality, accessible, 

personalized healthcare. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Veto J. “Sonny” LaSalle - chairman 

Barbara Ackerman 

Walker Ashcraft, MD 

Bill Bean 

Donna Cooney 

Michael Cowan 

Stephen Ellis, MD 

Frederick Ilgenfritz, MD 

Don Lodmell, PhD 

James Owings, CPA 

Randy Stewart, MD 

John M. Bartos - ceo 

HOW ARE WE DOING? 

We need your feedback for continuous 

improvement and want to hear from 

you. We welcome a letter or email 

detailing your patient care experience. 

Excellent, good, bad, indifferent, let us 

know how we are doing! 

If you receive a patient satisfaction 

survey asking you about your hospital 

stay, we would greatly appreciate it 

if you would complete the survey 

and return it, in the self addressed 

envelope. We constantly strive to 

offer the very best care and customer 

service and appreciate your feedback. 

Thank You. 

Patient Satisfaction 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 

1200 Westwood Drive 

Hamilton, MT 59840 

www.mdmh.org 

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CONTENTS 

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WINTER 2011 

HealthLines 

On the Cover: The proud father, Francis Bessenyey 

with his daughter Kristina Bessenyey, as she was 

welcomed as the Honored Chieftain, Clan Cian, at 

the Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival on behalf of 

the event sponsor, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 

and its Emergency Services. 

“My late wife and I have been patients of Marcus 

Daly Memorial Hospital on multiple occasions and 

for many years. We have always been welcomed, 

received 1st class care, and appreciate the staff and 

healthcare services available to us in Ravalli County,” 

said Francis Bessenyey. 

Cover photo by Thom Ainsworth 

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FEATURE 

Proud to Serve the Community 

NEWS 

Recognized for Quality 

SERVICES 

Hospitalist Program Expanded 

SERVICES 

A Great Place to Have a Baby 

NEWS 

Sprinkle Pink Makes a Difference 

HEALTHY LIVING 

Sleep - Are You Getting Enough? 

For in-depth information about our services, 

medical staff, events, health information and more, 

visit: www.mdmh.org 

In Their Own Words 

“Though I planned on a natural delivery for my son, my 

experience has taught me that anything can happen when 

giving birth. Personally knowing how qualified the medical 

staff is at Marcus Daly, I was confident in my decision to 

have our baby locally. After 26 hrs of labor and it being 

almost mid-night, we decided that a C-Section would be 

in the best interest for me and the baby. Dr. Camden 

included me in every decision and Dr. Heath and the 

medical team promptly came together for my delivery. 

During my delivery the entire staff was welcoming, the 

nurses were attentive and my family and I felt very well 

cared for. We are grateful that our first born is happy 

and healthy,” said Mandi Griffin. "Marcus Daly Memorial 

Hospital is a great labor and delivery hospital!” 

Mandi Griffin, MD, Adam Gane and son Wynston Alexander Gane 

1200 Westwood Drive • Hamilton, MT • 406.363.2211 • www.mdmh.org 


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FEATURE 

Community 

PRIDE 

Honored to Serve You 

and Ravalli County… 

At Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, 

we measure success in more 

ways than just financial numbers. 

We measure it in the trusted relationships 

between patients, staff and community 

members, as well as in measured outcomes. 

We measure it in the lives we enrich, smiles 

of joy, and gratitude after we help patients 

and the ones who love them. 

We are proud to have received the 2011 

Mountain-Pacific Quality Award, to be 

the only hospital in the state of Montana 

to attest for stage one Meaningful Use, the 

only hospital in western Montana to have 

successfully implemented a system-wide 

electronic health record, and to be voted 

2011 Bitterroot’s Best Employer. 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is your 

local hospital, committed to your wellbeing 

and the health of Ravalli County. 

There are countless hours and dedication 

that go into the round-the-clock patient 

care, as well as tremendous commitment 

and lots of hard work to keep the hospital, 

its medical clinics and services forging 

ahead with the latest in technology, modern 

facilities, and unsurpassed service quality. 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital employs 

a highly dedicated team of experts. Currently, 

there are 39 doctors on the Medical 

Fiscal Year 2011 

(July 2010 - June 2011) 

by the numbers 

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PATIENTS: 

9,931 Emergency Patients 

3,328 Ambulance Patient Transports 

1,701 Inpatients 

149 Births 

120 Hospice Patients 

SERVICE PROCEDURES: 

113,616 Laboratory Procedures 

21,839 Radiology Imaging Procedures 

17,036 Respiratory Therapy Procedures 

4,614 Cardiology Procedures 

1,310 Surgical Procedures 

(outpatient and inpatient)

FEATURE 

Staff, over 440 employees, and an annual 

payroll in excess of $20 million. The hospital 

payroll does not include the money 

that is paid by the hospital and spent in our 

local community for professional contracts, 

temporary medical staff travelers, ongoing 

supply purchases and construction projects 

and by visitors to the hospital. In addition, 

over the past fiscal year that ended on 

June 30, 2011, the hospital provided financial 

support of $659,729 to those needing 

assistance through programs like Charity 

Care. Additional financial support is available 

through relationships that the hospital 

has fostered such as MASH Inc., Montana 

Cancer, Healthy Montana Kids, and 

the Aid for Mammography Fund, to name 

a few. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 

is one of the largest employers in the valley 

and is proud to support the economy 

through its daily business, as well as giving 

financial support to school athletic departments, 

school nursing programs, community 

athletics and others. 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital proudly 

supports the local economy everyday and 

appreciates when you choose to get your 

healthcare needs close to home. 

As residents of our community and an 

organization in Ravalli County, we are 

privileged to serve. 

PATIENT VISITS & STUDIES: 

36,079 Clinic Visits 

18,034 Rehabilitation Visits 

9,036 Home Health Visits 

883 Cardiac Rehab Visits 

124 Sleep Studies & Neurodiagnostics 

(new Service, first three months) 


TECHNOLOGY 

Jennifer Bush, RN, Clint Adkins, DO, Alida Merritt, RN, Susan Hill, RN 

Measuring Success… 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the first in Western 

Montana to complete a fully integrated electronic 

health record system project. “Going from paper 

medical records to everything being electronic is the 

largest transition a hospital will ever do. It changes 

how the physicians, nurses, mid-levels, the entire 

medical team delivers care,” said Susan Hill, Director 

of Nursing. 

“The transition from paper records to an electronic 

health record was a necessary yet costly endeavor,” 

said Mr. John Bartos, CEO. “The project cost Marcus 

Daly Memorial Hospital $3.8 million dollars, 

not including the hospital staff time.” 

This effort resulted in Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 

being eligible for Stage 1 Meaningful Use 

Compliance. There are four stages of Government 

Incentive Funding for completing the electronic 

health record adoption and achieving attestation. 

This means meeting rigorous requirements for certification 

through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services (CMS). 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the only hospital 

in the state of Montana to achieve attestation to 

Stage 1 Meaningful Use Compliance. The hospital 

proved that its integrated Electronic Health Record 

powered by Cerner Corporation is being used to 

measure quality and quantity outcomes. Marcus 

Daly Memorial Hospital is receiving approximately 

$900,000 in Government Incentive Funding for 

achieving attestation Stage 1 Meaningful Use Compliance. 

“I am proud of the staff for the time, energy 

and commitment in seeing this project to completion 

as quickly as they did. The grant funding is needed 

to cover some of the project expenses,” said John 

Bartos. 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital received the 2011 Mountain-Pacific Quality Award. This award 

recognizes select hospitals throughout Montana for their commitment to quality and safety. This 

year’s award has gone to hospitals that have incorporated quality improvement techniques and tools 

to reduce medical error and safeguard patient health. One of these tools is the electronic health 

record. “This award comes as a validation of what we strive for as part of our mission at Marcus Daly,” 

said Alida Merritt, RN, Quality & Infection Control Department Head. 

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FULL TIME HOSPITALISTS 

Jennifer Feighner, MD 

Hospitalist Director 

Jason Cohen, MD 

Hospitalist 

Hospitalist Program Expanded 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) started a part-time Hospitalist program in early 

2010. Due to the overwhelming response of the patients and healthcare providers, we are 

proud to announce that the Hospitalist program has been expanded to a full coverage 24 hrs 

per day and 7 days a week program. Jennifer Feighner, MD was the first Hospitalist on staff 

at MDMH; she is now the director of the program and joined by three additional full-time 

Hospitalists and two part-time Hospitalists. 

“As Hospitalists, we care for patients in the hospital. We are responsible for patients from 

admitting to discharge and coordinate the care provided between the patient, their primary 

care provider and supporting departments. We make sure that patients get their scheduled 

labs, therapy and any other needed services, read the results and prescribe a care plan that is 

timely. This type of efficient care has proven to result in better outcomes and shorter hospital 

lengths of stay,” said Dr. Feighner. 

Hospitalists are internal medicine physicians who specialize in complex medical care. A 

full-time Hospitalist is different from other physicians because they do not see patients in 

a medical clinic setting. Their primary focus is caring for hospitalized patients. Part-time 

Hospitalists do both; they see patients in the clinic as well as cover shifts in the hospital. 

Regardless of full-time or part-time status, the Hospitalist on duty is 100% dedicated 

to inpatient care. They are responsible for managing and coordinating your care, as well as 

keeping you and your family informed. This ensures that you receive personalized, timely, 

and quality care during your hospital stay. When you are discharged from the hospital, the 

Hospitalist will contact your doctor and provide your medical report. At that time, your 

doctor will assume responsibility for your care. 

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Benefits of a Hospitalist Program 

• Round the clock care provided by highly trained and experienced physicians 

John Courchesne, MD 


Tracy Dill, MD, 


PART TIME HOSPITALISTS 


Family Medicine of the 

Bitterroot & Hospitalist 

• Access to your care provider at any time for consultation while in the hospital 

• Receive prescribed medications, procedures and services in a timely manner 

• Treatments are modified and test results followed up almost immediately 

• Hospitalist programs prevent medical complications and reduce hospital stays, 

which ultimately lower health care costs. 

Lawrence Brouwer, MD 

Ravalli Family Medicine 

& Hospitalist 


FOUNDATION 

My 46 Days 

at Marcus Daly 

My wife, Mary, and I told our dogs to be 

good and assured them we would be 

home soon. Little did we know it would 

be weeks before I would return. 

Paralyzed in a car accident in my late teens, pressure 

ulcers have been my enemy for life. On September 

1, I was scheduled for an outpatient procedure to 

remove a very small sore that developed. That “small 

sore” turned out to be a very large, deep wound that 

burrowed all the way to the bone. 

To my surprise and disappointment, I woke up in 

a hospital room. Lab tests revealed the bone had 

grown seven different bacteria, five of which were 

very serious and would require me to undergo at 

least six weeks of IV antibiotic therapy. Mary, who 

is an RN, and I were very apprehensive. The first 9 

days were spent at St. Patrick Hospital regaining 

some of my strength and trying to understand what 

was happening to me with this huge wound that 

took us by total surprise. 

I looked forward to my transfer to Marcus Daly 

Memorial Hospital in Hamilton for treatment. Living 

in Corvallis, Marcus Daly is close, which made 

it easy for Mary to visit me often and help with my 

healing. 

What outstanding care! Not only did the Marcus 

Daly nursing staff have to put up with me for 

46 days, they also had to work with a very difficult 

wound. From the housekeepers who cleaned my 

room with big smiles and cheerful words, to the 

dietary staff who worked so hard to tailor my meals 

to my taste, I found myself becoming totally spoiled 

by these great hospital employees. 

Most of my interaction was with the nursing staff, 

who treated me as one of their own. Their expertise, 

compassion, and wonderful sense of humor got me 

through a most difficult time. I will always thank 

God for them. If I have to go to the hospital again, 

it will be this one. 

~ Anthony Backer 

Invest in the Power of Health! 

Help other community members like Anthony 

receive outstanding care at Marcus Daly 

• Mail the envelope enclosed in this HealthLines 

• Call us at 375-4674 

• Visit us to deliver your gift in person 

• Give online at DalyHospitalFoundation.org 

Connecting People to the Power of Health 

1200 Westwood Drive • Hamilton, MT 59840 • 406.375.4674 • DalyHospitalFoundation.org 

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SERVICES 

Rob Myers and Jennifer Feighner, MD with their newborn Julia 

An Exceptional Place 

to Have Your Baby... 

Getting ready for your new baby is a great adventure. 

You will most likely have lots of questions along the 

way. At Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, we are 

here to support you and your loved ones through this 

experience. Knowing that you can count on the support 

of a caring and experienced medical team makes 

a big difference. 

Your physician will help you focus 

on the health of you and your baby 

during your pregnancy. The friendly 

and knowledgeable nursing staff 

and Lactation Specialist, as well as 

pre-natal classes, are available to 

help you learn what to expect during 

your pregnancy, delivery and caring for your newborn. 

Before the big day, we encourage lots of rest. During 

your labor and delivery our staff focuses on you and 

strives to ensure that you have a positive experience. 

You will receive one-on-one personalized care and 

are encouraged to have your baby remain in the room 

with you to ensure bonding in the first hours after 

birth. All new parents have private rooms and are 

given the care and services they need, as well as the 

privacy desired during this very special time. Each 

baby born at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is a 

miracle and treated as one! 

“Julia is my third child, and a C-Section 

was necessary. As all of my birth 

experiences have been great, at Marcus 

Daly Memorial Hospital it was exceptional. 

It is a smaller hospital, so the care 

is extremely personalized and everyone 

is nice. In addition, Dr. Mary Camden 

is a great surgeon and Rob Ward, anesthetist, 

did a fabulous job of making me comfortable. 

After delivery the nursing staff and the Lactation 

Specialist, Vicki White, did a great job of caring for 

me and my baby. My birthing experience was pleasant 

and special!” said Jennifer Feighner, MD, Hospitalist 

Director, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. 


YOUR PHYSICIANS 

Jason Cohen, MD, Hospitalist 

Jason Cohen, MD 




406.363.2211 

Jason Cohen, MD recently joined the Marcus 

Daly Medical Staff as a member of the 

newly expanded Hospitalist Team. 

Dr. Cohen received his undergraduate 

degree from Wesleyan University, Middletown, 

Connecticut, in Comparative Politics. 

After graduating he worked for the 

Massachusetts Money and Politics Project 

in Boston, and entered medical school in 

1999. He graduated in 2003 from the University 

of Chicago with a doctor of medicine 

degree. Dr. Cohen did his residency 

in internal medicine at the Oregon Health 

and Science University, Portland, Oregon, 

finishing his training in 2006. 

Upon completion he returned to his hometown 

of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 

worked as a hospitalist for the Lovelace 

Health System. With a strong interest in 

quality, safety and process improvement, he 

transitioned to a position with the University 

of New Mexico as an Assistant Professor 

of Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Cohen became interested in the new 

hospitalist position at Marcus Daly Memorial 

Hospital (MDMH) through contact 

with Dr. Jennifer Feighner, MDMH hospitalist, 

with whom he had trained during 

his residency. Intrigued by the growing 

hospitalist program at MDMH and preferring 

to be in a smaller setting, Dr. Cohen 

accepted his new position in September of 

this year. 

Dr. Cohen, his wife Heather, and their 

three children are excited to be in the Bitterroot 

Valley and are quickly discovering 

the many positive aspects of small town 

life and wonderful recreational opportunities 

available in western Montana. An avid 

mountain biker, Dr. Cohen has already 

established relationships with other local 

biking enthusiasts, and is eagerly taking 

advantage of the many mountain biking 

opportunities available in and around 

Hamilton. 

Tracy Dill, MD, Hospitalist 

Tracy Dill, MD 




406.363.2211 

Welcome Tracy Dill, MD, specialist in 

Inpatient Internal Medicine, to our roster 

of physicians now providing Inpatient Hospitalist 

services at Marcus Daly Memorial 

Hospital. 

Dr. Dill, who is originally from Missouri, 

has been practicing in Montana since 2000. 

He has been working as a Hospitalist for the 

past seven years, most recently at St. James 

Healthcare in Butte and previously as Chief 

of Hospitalist Services at St. Peter’s Hospital 

in Helena, Montana. Before coming to 

Montana, Dr. Dill worked at Kremmling 

Memorial Hospital, a small rural hospital 

serving all of Grand County, Colorado, 

providing emergency medicine and clinic 

services as well as having his own General/ 

Family practice. Dr. Dill began his medical 

career serving as the USS Nimitz’s Medical 

Officer and at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, 

Nevada, where he served as a US Navy 

Lieutenant and General Medical Officer. 

Dr. Dill received his Bachelor’s degree from 

Drury College, Springfield, Missouri. He 

graduated from medical school in 1987 from 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 

St. Louis, Missouri. His internship 

was performed at the Naval Hospital in San 

Diego, California and he completed his residency 

in Internal Medicine at Presbyterian, 

St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. 

Dr. Dill is certified by the American Board 

of Internal Medicine and his other areas of 

interest include critical care, cardiology and 

pulmonology. 

He and his wife of 26 years, Jill Anne, are 

pleased to be moving to the Bitterroot Valley. 

Other family members include their two 

grown sons, Adam and Ben. 

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MEDICAL CLINICS 

YOUR PHYSICIANS 

INTERNAL MEDICINE 

& FAMILY MEDICINE 

BITTERROOT CLINIC 

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine 

Mandi Griffin, MD 

Lisa Milch, MD 

Michael Moran, MD 

Gary Smith, MD 

Susan Reynolds, FNP-C 

1224 West Main Street 


Phone: 363.1100 Fax: 363.2148 

CORVALLIS FAMILY MEDICINE 

Full Spectrum Family Medicine 

Yvonne Courchesne, MD 

April Weinberger, MD 

Nicolett Weston, FNP 

1037 Main Street 

PO Box 1119 (Mail Here) 

Corvallis, MT 59828 

Phone: 961.4661 Fax: 961.4260 

FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER 

OF THE BITTERROOT 

Family Medicine 

Teresa Borino, MD 

H. Brett Heath, MD 


330 North 10th Street, Suite A 


Phone: 363.3627 Fax: 363.3638 

LIFE SPAN FAMILY 

MEDICINE SPECIALISTS 

Kirk Crews, MD 

715 Main Street, Suite A 

Stevensville, MT 59870 

Phone: 777.5522 Fax: 777.1175 

PHYSICIANS CLINIC 

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine 

Walker Ashcraft, MD 

John Moreland, MD 

Susan Reynolds, FNP-C 

1170 Westwood Drive, Suite B 


Phone: 363.5101 Fax: 363.7652 

HOSPITAL DIRECTORY 

MARCUS DALY 

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.............363.2211 

CARDIOLOGY/CARDIAC 

REHAB SERVICES....................375.4665 

CLINICAL DECISION UNIT........... 375.4800 

EDUCATION SERVICES................375.4654 

EMERGENCY SERVICES..............375.4800 

RAVALLI FAMILY MEDICINE 

Lawrence Brouwer, MD 

Kathleen Harder-Brouwer, MD 

Allisun Jensen, PA-C 



Phone: 363.5104 Fax: 363.2894 

SPECIALTIES 

BITTERROOT COSMETIC & 

RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 

Robert Alexander, MD 

715 Main Street, Suite B 

Stevensville, MT 59870 

Phone: 777.4477 Fax: same 

BITTERROOT FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC 

Chad Dickemore, DPM 

330 North 10th Street, Suite B 


Phone: 363.4214 

BITTERROOT GENERAL 

& VASCULAR SURGERY 

Frederick Ilgenfritz, MD 

1150 Westwood Drive, Suite C 


Phone: 363.4574 Fax: 363.4769 

BITTERROOT NEUROLOGY 

Stuart Kieran, MD 



Phone: 375.9310 

BITTERROOT ORTHOPEDICS 

& SPORTS MEDICINE 

Jeremiah Clinton, MD 

1170 Westwood Drive, Suite A 


(located inside Physicians Clinic) 

Phone: 375.4868 

BITTERROOT VALLEY 

EYE ASSOCIATES 

Mark Calderwood, MD 

300 North 10th Street, Suite A 


Phone: 363.5434 Fax: 363.5210 

HOME HEALTH SERVICES...........363.6503 

HOSPICE SERVICES & CENTER....363.6503 

HUMAN RESOURCES..................375.4407 

LABORATORY............................. 375.4428 

LACTATION SERVICES................ 375.4680 

MAMMOGRAPHY....................... 375.4426 

MARKETING SERVICES...............375.4675 

HAMILTON GENERAL SURGERY 

Luke Channer, MD 

1150 Westwood Drive, Suite D 


Phone: 363.0345 Fax: 375.4525 

RAVALLI ORTHOPEDICS 

& SPORTS MEDICINE 

Gregory Behm, MD 

David Nolan, PA 



Phone: 363.2391 Fax: 375.0966 

RAVALLI UROLOGY 

Matthew Munding, MD 



(located inside Bitterroot Clinic) 

Phone: 375.4888 

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 

HAMILTON OBSTETRICS 

& GYNECOLOGY 

Mary Camden, MD 

J. David Laraway, MD 



Phone: 375.4777 Fax: 375.4778 

WALK-IN MEDICAL CARE 

CONVENIENT CARE CLINIC 

Carol Calderwood, MD 

Patrick Grimm, PA 



Phone: 363.0597 Fax: 375.4858 

Monday - Friday: 11am-6pm 

Saturday: 10am-3pm 

No Appointment Necessary 

EMERGENCY SERVICES 

Clint Adkins, DO 

William Doyle, MD 

James Hansen, MD 

Brian Kelleher, MD 

Frank McHugh, MD 

Samuel Urso, DO 



Phone: 375.4800 

MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES.......375.4436 

PHARMACY SERVICES............... 375.4403 

RADIOLOGY SERVICES............... 375.4426 

REHABILITATION SERVICES........ 375.4570 

SAME DAY SERVICES................. 375.4800 

SLEEP CENTER...........................375.4801 

SURGERY CENTER......................375.4688

IN THE NEWS 

Makes a Difference Locally! 

“Over 25 years ago, I went into mammography after losing my 

best friend to breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness makes a 

difference and getting a mammogram can save a life. We are a 

very blessed community, to have a local mammogram fund 

and such giving community members. I feel so fortunate to 

live here and thank each one of you for sharing your stories 

and helping to keep the Aid for Mammography fund open and 

available to women in need…Go Pink!” said Kathy Miller, Lead 

Mammographer, Marcus Daly Radiology Department. 

In October when the Bitterroot Valley is aglow 

with some of its most glorious fall colors, our 

communities came together bonded by another 

vibrant color, Pink! 

Since the early 90’s the color Pink has been 

associated with breast cancer and the highly 

recognizable pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. 

Years ago, Citizens State Bank (now First Security 

Bank) and Soroptimist International of Hamilton 

began donating funds to aid women in obtaining free 

mammograms at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. 

The National Wild Turkey Federation Bitterroot 

Longbeards recognized this important project and 

started contributing to the fund also, and the fund 

became known as the Aid for Mammography Fund. 

Last year, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital offered 

to match Aid for Mammography fund donations 

raised by the community during the month of 

October. This was the beginning of the community 

“Going Pink” and the start of the Mammo Man 

contest and Oktoberfest Gone Pink fundraiser. The 

first year resulted in over $17,500 in donations, and 

with the match, a total of over $35,000 in the fund. 

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IN THE NEWS 

Top Sprinkle Pink Businesses 

Big Sky Eye Care, 1st place 

Rocky Mountain Bank, 2nd place 

Evans Ace Hardware, 3rd place 

Michelle Post, of Groovz Dance Studio said, “I am 

so proud of our little business, we raised over 

$325. It felt so good to write the check and hand 

it over. Also, we had a blast at the Mammo Man 

contest, the pink flash mob was so much fun!” 

The Pink momentum did not stop there; this year 

Sprinkle Pink was born! During the month of 

October, Ravalli County residents, merchants valleywide, 

Soroptimist International of Hamilton and 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital teamed up and 

raised $63,002.54 for the Aid for Mammography 

fund. This donation was achieved through coins, 

dollars, checks and the fundraising efforts of 19 

Mammo Men and over 70 local businesses, as well as 

residents and visitors shopping pink! And through 

the 100% match from the hospital. 

“The community’s support and generosity created a 

bonding experience that led to a flow of 

donations,” said Linda Looser, Soroptimist. Ravalli 

County Merchants got creative with their pink 

specials, raffles, bake sales, and pint nights and 

Mammo Men dressed in wild pink costumes combed 

the streets, theaters and stadiums for donations. 

“It was overdue and time for me to step up and 

support a cause. Being a Mammo Man really 

touched my heart and allowed me to get donations 

for local women in need, and knowing the hospital 

was matching dollar for dollar motivated me even 

more!” said Mammo Matt (Matt Guzik). 

Top Mammo Men 

Matt Guzik, 1st Place 

Justin Yetter, 2nd place 

Dirk Beyer, Best Costume 


HEALTHY LIVING 

"Thanks to Dr. Holle and the 

sleep machine, we feel so 

well rested, have lost weight 

and are much healthier.” 

- Ron and Corky Pigman 

Can't Sleep? 

Marcus Daly Sleep Center’s Medical Director, Rolf Holle, MD says, “There 

may be an underlying physical cause for your lack of sleep. In fact, one out 

of five adults has sleep apnea and 85% of cases go undiagnosed.” Sleep apnea is 

a sleep disorder that is characterized by brief interruptions to breathing during 

sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea and other chronic sleep disorders eventually 

lead to more serious health problems such as mood disorders, obesity, diabetes 

and heart disease. 

There are treatments available, talk to your doctor and ask if you need to see a 

sleep specialist. Sleep testing is a procedure covered by most insurance plans, 

including Medicare. 

At the new Marcus Daly Sleep Center, sleep specialist Rolf Holle, MD, 

FAASM, has over 26 years of experience in sleep disorders and is certified by the 

American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In addition, each suite has upscale décor, 

plush bedding and comforts of a five star hotel, and are equipped with the latest 

in sleep medicine monitoring and diagnostic equipment. 

Sleep is a basic necessity of life. Can’t Sleep? 

Call Today…Marcus Daly Sleep Center (406) 375.4801 

Are you suffering from 

a Sleep Disorder? 

• Do you find it hard to fall asleep or 

stay asleep through the night? 

• Are you tired or sleepy during the day, 

even if you have had enough sleep? 

The most common 

Sleeping Disorders: 

• Insomnia - a hard time falling asleep 

or staying asleep 

• Restless legs syndrome - a tingling 

or prickly sensation in the legs 

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea - 

interruptions in breathing during sleep 

• Narcolepsy - sudden and 

uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep 

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Calendar of Events: 

For more info visit: mdmh.org 

For all classes, contact Kelly Schrammeck: 375.4654 

MEN’S BEREAVEMENT 

BREAKFAST 

2nd and 4th Friday of each month 

9:00 am 

Marcus Daly Hospice Center Dining Room 

A $3 meal donation is appreciated. 

For more information, call 363.6503. 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 

Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 

Marcus Daly Hospice Center Living Room 

Group meets weekly, no fee, donations accepted. 


DARBY BEREAVEMENT 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Every other Tuesday from 5 pm to 6 pm 

Darby Public Library Meeting Room 

Group meets every other Tuesday starting 

December 6; schedule will vary during the 

holidays, no fee, donations accepted. 


HEALTH CARE PROVIDER 

MONTHLY CLASS 

Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 12 

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm 

MDMH Conference Room B 

Fee $35 

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID 

WITH CPR AND AED 

Jan. 23, 25, Feb. 27, 29, Mar. 26, 28 

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm 

MDMH Conference Room B 

This class is held over two nights with First 

Aid the first night and CPR on the second 

night. We offer this class monthly. 

Fee $35 

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES 

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 

Monday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

MDMH Conference Room C 


Fee $60 

BLOOD DRIVE 

Feb. 16 

11:30 am to 5:30 pm 

MDMH Conference Room C 

Give blood! For more information, 

call 375.4451. 

DIABETES EDUCATIONAL SERIES 

Jan. 24 through Feb. 28 (Tuesday evenings) 

Lectures: 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm 

Round Table Discussions: 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm and 7 pm to 8:30 pm 

MDMH Conference Room B/C or MDMH Rehabilitation Center 

All new and back by popular demand is the Diabetes Educational Series 

offered at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital by the Medical Staff. There will 

be a series of six diabetes educational sessions - two lectures and four round 

table sessions. The round table discussions are hosted by three medical 

experts. Lectures are 1 hour, starting at 5:15 pm, and are open to all. The 

round table sessions are 1.5 hours, limited to 30 people per session and 

offered twice, from 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm and 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Round table 

session sign ups are available at any of the MDMH Diabetes sessions, but 

sign up quick because seating is limited. For more information, visit mdmh. 

org or call 363-2211. Free to the community. 

Tuesday, January 24th (Lecture) 

Living with Diabetes 

April Weinberger, MD, Corvallis 

Family Medicine 

MDMH Conference Rooms B/C 

Tuesday, January 31st (Round Table) 

Diabetes and Medications 

Discussion Leaders: Larry Brouwer, 

MD, Keith Brown, RPh and Kellie 

Jones, RPh 


(blood pressures taken prior to 

session) 

30-minute Round Table Topics: 

• Knowing your Medications 

• Targets for Diabetes Care 

• Importance of taking oral 

medications and insulin properly 

Tuesday, February 7th (Round Table) 

Doc Talk, Caring for Diabetics 

Discussion Leaders: John Moreland, 

MD, Mark Calderwood, MD, and 

Jason Cohen, MD, Hospitalist 



• Heart Care for Diabetics 

• Eye Care for Diabetics 

• Kidney Care for Diabetics 


Nutrition and Diabetes 

Discussion Leaders: April 

Weinberger, MD, and Janelle 

Campbell, MS, RD, CDE 


Valentine’s Day diabetic friendly 

dessert will be served! 


• Meal Planning 

• Carbohydrate Counting 

• Friendly Snacks & Desserts 

Tuesday, February 21st (Lecture) 

Recognizing Sores and/or Wounds 

Frederick Ilgenfritz, MD, Bitterroot 

General & Vascular Surgery 



Diabetes and Exercise 

Discussion Leaders: Holly Jarvis, PT, 

PCS, NDT, Pete Dunn, DPT, OTR/L, 

HPCS, and Jeff Simmerman, PT 

MDMH Rehabilitation Center 


• Effects of exercise 

• How to exercise safely 

• How to make every move count 


Wishing You a 

Happy & Healthy 

Holiday Season 

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 



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PAID 

MISSOULA, MT 

PERMIT #569 

Our community and the Aid for Mammography Fund gave me 

The gift of health and well-being 

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer twice in four years. The second time it was while I was unemployed 

with very little disposable income. I planned on paying cash for my mammogram; it is not that much 

money but then I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. All I could think was, "How I am going to pay 

for this?" The answer was the Aid for Mammography Fund. This fund lifted the financial burden from 

me, giving me the gift to focus on my health and well-being.” - Harriett Stephenson 

Pictured: Kathy Miller, RT(R)(M), Lead Mammographer, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (left) 

with Harriett Stephenson, breast cancer patient 

LEARN MORE ABOUT US AT: 

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