Volume 25 | Winter 2021
FACES of HEALTH THE DIFFERENCE YOU’RE MAKING FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
“You were there for me.” HOW YOUR SUPPORT IS GIVING PAUL A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
No Time to Lose You were there for Paul Paul is extremely grateful to have you Paul panicked with how he would come up remove the obstacles in his way. Thanks to with the $1,750 colonoscopy charge; fortunately, the wonderful friends of RiverStone Health RiverStone Health care coordinators explained Foundation, Paul and a special fund existed others receive the care for patients in need. I've never taken a handout before; they desperately need, Made possible by the I wasn't brought up that way. For staff to especially when there generous Whedon offer me this help was a saving grace. is no time to lose. Cancer Detection Foundation, Paul’s Paul Muth Having no colonoscopy would be symptoms nor family covered. history of colon cancer, Paul was shocked when the RiverStone Health screening detected the possibility of cancer. His physician, Dr. Stephen Asay at RiverStone Health Clinic, had recommended the simple, take-home colon cancer screening as a preventive measure due to Paul’s age.
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The test revealed seven polyps. Paul is relieved there was no cancer. He will repeat the colonoscopy in three years, as Dr. Asay recommends. Paul will never forget how RiverStone Health was there, adding “they help others from different situations out of the goodness of their hearts.”
At his recent appointment, Paul immediately liked the pleasant Dr. Asay. They Healthy and active, spoke about Paul’s blood Paul never imagined pressure medication and such a scare. He Telehealth appointments make doctor's visits making an adjustment. plunged his savings and safe and meaning ful. Due to the emotional and all he had into his new financial stress of starting sole proprietorship a new business, they discussed options to speak with no health insurance. Indeed he was in a with a counselor at RiverStone Health Clinic. vulnerable position last fall. Paul is grateful to What was a seemingly-normal check-up turned have found RiverStone Health and the staff who scary when Paul received the follow-up call to go all out to serve their patients. undergo a diagnostic colonoscopy immediately.
YOU made possible Paul's timely cancer screening!
Most of our patients live paycheck to paycheck. Like Paul, they can't afford routine medical appointments.
Thank-You Supporters!
In acknowledgment of the following friends for generous donations made January 1 - December 31, 2020.
$100,000 & above
RiverStone Health Employees
$50,000 & above
BlueCross BlueShield of Montana M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Steven & Michele Page Whedon Cancer Detection Foundation Yellowstone Bank
$10,000 & above
Dr. Hewes & Susan Agnew Anonymous Bank of Bridger, NA Mike & Diane Boyett Charles M. Bair Family Trust James R. & Christine M. Scott Family Foundation Rick & Nicki Larson Montana Community Foundation Bill & Laverne Royer Steve & Kathie Shandera Greg & Linda Wing
$5,000 & above
Deborah Anspach & Dr. John Hanson Best Western Plus ClockTower Inn Mayor Bill & Anne Cole Richard & Cheri Cox Clarence Elkin First Choice Health Amy J. Fraser Jim & DarLyn Harris Hoiness Family Foundation Dr. Mackay & Elizabeth Hull KTVQ Communications KULR-8 Linda L. Larsen Montana Health Federal Credit Union
$2,500 & above
Lil Anderson Anonymous Avalon Consulting, Inc. Cat Country Edna B. Johnson Charitable Trust Chris & Tracy Hoiness Johnstone Supply Company Kathie Kirkpatrick Molly Ward Disability Law, PC Glenda M. Newman Phillips 66 Radio Billings Dr. Donald & Carol Roberts U.S. Bank
$1,000 & above
360 Office Solutions Allegra Anonymous Axilon Law Group, PLLC Susan Barton Billings Public Schools Florence W. Black John & Marce Brand Janet M. Carpenter Maria J. Christiaens Corporate Air Brent & Dorothea Cromley Crowley Fleck PLLP Dick Anderson Construction Inc. Fred & Linda Dietz Dovetail Designs & Millwork Inc. Dr. Diane & Dennis Duin Enterprise Holdings Foundation Executive Property Services, Inc. FQC Consulting, Inc. Dr. Matthew Giordanengo Dona & Paul Hagen Hancock Enterprises Patrick & Rebecca Houghton Mark & Julie Jacobson Dr. Debra & Robert Jones Dennis Kasimian Crowley Fleck, PLLP Joseph & Sharlene Loendorf Tim Sanders & Amy Mackenzie-Sanders Mailing Technical Services, Inc. Dr. Joan M. McMahon Merrill Lynch: Anderson, Hedge, Wagner, Kienitz & Associates Midland Printing Montana Financial Group NorthWestern Energy PayneWest Insurance Vern Pearl Pride of Montana, Inc. Rebel River Creative Rotary Club of Billings Royal & Norma Johnson Foundation Christie L. Salava Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haraden Roy D. Slate Tancy & Ralph Spence, Jr. Diane Stratford Dr. Lionel & Vicki Tapia Town Pump Charitable Foundation Underriner Motors Vemco, Inc. Diana & Jerry Wallery Wallis Family Fund Dr. Bob & Liz Wilmouth William & Joan Wilson WMK & Western States Steel Erection Co's Dan & Clare Young
$500 & above
Anderson ZurMuehlen Lori Ann & Lonny Bagley Jonathan B. Ballard Beartooth Billings Clinic Big Sky Economic Development Billings Clinic Garry & Kathy Brayko Dr. Larry A. Campodonico Canyon Creek Memory Care Community Central Montana Medical Center Cladis Investment Advisory LLC Nancy & Steve Clawson Cremation & Funeral Gallery Richard & Donna Dengel Janice & Michael Dennis, PhD Edmiston & Colton Law Firm Electrical Consultants, Inc. Empire Heating & Cooling First Montana Title Michael Fitch Cindy & Arthur Folker Tom & Jean Forseth Pam & Everett Gabel Ed & Rebecca Garding General Distributing Company Dr. Anne Giuliano & Jim Lucey Dan Gray Tyrel Hamilton Drew & Shannon Hedrick Heights Family Funeral Home Holiday Stationstores Pamela & James Huskey IMEG Corporation Dr. John M. Jurist L.P. Anderson Point S Tire Mary J. Leverett John & Carol Limbach Joseph R. Lyman Karen McComish Jean M. McNally Kimberly McNamara Bea Ann Melichar Terri & James Mourich Northwest Glass, Inc. Edwin & Naomi Obie Ortho Montana Robert D. Pace Pharmacy One QEP Resources, Inc. Bob & Michelle Reed Dorathy Roseleip Bob Rowe & Melanie Reynolds Eric & Sherry Silberhorn Tom Singer & Evey LaMont Michael D. Smith Dr. Ronald & Karin Smith Dr. Neal & Marjorie Sorensen Christina A. Soueidi St. Vincent Healthcare Nancy L. Steel
Jack & Phyllis Vannoy Marion V. Walton Wood's Powr-Grip
$250 & above
A Plus Electric Motor, Inc. Amazon Smile Jay W. Barnett Carol A. Bennett Jennifer Brown William & Valerie Caton Dr. Jessica Cozzens & Jourdan Guidice Dairy Queen West Catherine A. Downey Dr. Mike & Nancy Downing Karen L. Eide Eide Bailly Bruce & Darlene Ellis Mack & Karen Long First Interstate Bank John & Bess Fredlund Mary Greer Hansen Wealth Management Hanson Chemical, Inc. Donald G. Hawkes Karen & Darryl Helmer Lois I. Huntington Connie Isaac John & Joan Jacobsen Doug & Kathy James Phyllis J. Johnson Lynn & Rae Lynn Jordan Valeri A. Kaae Aiko Kawano Kevin W. Reimer Daniel R. Keyes David & Gail Kimball Ellen Kragt Janice Kramer Sylvia Lyngby MRL Equipment Company, Inc. Greg & Becky Meisenheimer Pam Meissner Barry D. Mettler Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, Inc. Jolinda & Thomas Michels Jeanette Mickelson Minnesota Autism Center Richard Murillo Delores M. Olson Pyramid Cabinet Dr. Brian & Mary Rah Donald Raunig Wendy & Tim Roberts Madeline S. Robinson Sanderson Stewart Sarah Townley Bill & Mary Underriner Fred L. Whitmore Maureen S. Williams Karla Zerbe
Every attempt has been made to ensure this list is accurate. We regret any errors or omissions. Please contact us at 406.651.6555 so we may update our records.
Thrivent Financial members with Choice Dollars available have until March 31, 2021 to direct a gift in support of RiverStone Health Foundation. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more or call 800.847.4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
2020 donation statements arriving in mailboxes soon!
Board of Directors
k n a Th you 515 RiverStone Health staff offer sincere GRATITUDE for standing with us! YOUR unwavering friendship throughout the pandemic has been uplifting.
You're our Healthcare Heroes!
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