Volume 26 | Spring 2021
FACES of HEALTH THE DIFFERENCE YOU’RE MAKING FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
“I didn't know what I was facing.” YOU MADE RECOVERY POSSIBLE
Rehab Restores her 'Peppy Step'
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Back in the driver seat Because of the friends of RiverStone Health Foundation, Karen Casterline wasn’t forced to surrender to debilitating pain and fear of surgery. Karen thanks you for making her postsurgical care possible. In constant discomfort , Karen knew her hip replacement needed to be scheduled immediately. Once an active Montana Women’s Run participant, she could no longer walk to her mailbox and had to stop driving due to unrelenting pain.
Having skilled nursing in the comfort of the home setting expedites the healing process.
During her post-surgery period, RiverStone Health Home Care staff identified an uneven gait in her walk that was caused by a birth abnormality. They guided her as she walked and coached her to a normal, even step. Karen is grateful that RiverStone Health staff was experienced and identified this lifelong problem. They provided several other tips and tools, many of which she utilizes today.
Living alone, Karen feared recovery from such a major surgery. She is grateful that friends recommended RiverStone Health Home Care, which allowed her to remain home for recuperation. She also learned how to adapt daily living chores to maintain her independence. RiverStone Health nurses arrived at Karen’s door the day after her hip replacement. She was very pleased with the nurses’ caring and accommodating professionalism. Home Care staff worked with her on twisting, turning and walking. They helped her rearrange her household in ways that allowed her to cook and easily grab everyday items.
After three short weeks of rehab, Karen was walking without aid and driving again. She has dreamed of meeting her 1-year-old grandbaby, a wish now able to become reality.
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I got my peppy step back. It's because of RiverStone Health that I learned to walk right again. Karen Casterline
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Laurie, Occupational Therapist, made sure Karen had the tools and resources she needed to recover in the comfort of her own home.
“The care they provided went above and beyond just therapy,” Karen says. “They helped me in so many ways.” Patients like Karen need YOU to help them recover more quickly in the comfort of their own homes.
To make a gift in support of RiverStone Health Home Care, visit RiverStoneHealth.org/GIVE
YOU can make it happen! Join us May 6th Your 100% deductible charitable donation goes to work right away, expanding access to care for vulnerable patients.
This online celebration of giving connects community members with area non-profits! RiverStone Health Foundation has a goal of $10,000 – and EVERY GIFT up to $2,500 will be matched by an anonymous friend!
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You can help patients and providers TODAY RiverStone Health friends Janet and Mary Jo have put their sewing talents to work with their playful animals, bringing smiles to our youngest patients. Babies come with their parents for counseling on Baby Calliope loves Mary Jo's breastfeeding and hand-made giraffe! nutrition, parenting skills, and developmental screenings. Children who are either a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime are interviewed in our Children's Advocacy Center. Providing bright animals eases anxiety. You may think the smallest donations don't Hand-knit by Janet. make a difference,
but we assure you that they do. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes; we have a wishlist and appreciate your consideration of support. Contact us with your gift idea. Friends Mike and Diane funded a new GE Versana ultrasound machine. They saw the importance of timely care, eliminating the need of a referral. The new technology enhances care for injury to hips, wrists, biceps, fingers and toes. In addition, the machine aids in teaching tomorrow's A rolling cart makes physicians on evaluation movement easier within RiverStone Health Clinic. and injection for these type of injuries. Gifts of equipment enhance the innovative, quality primary and preventive care delivered by our team as well as allow healthcare students to train on the most advanced devices.
RiverStone Health patients have varying needs. From stuffed animals to teaching equipment, nothing would be possible without the help of donors like YOU! Whether big or small, every gift makes a difference.
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The 33rd Hospice Golf RIDAY Tournament is June 4. Enjoy an amazing golf experience at Laurel Golf th Club and make hospice care available to all in need. Register your team TODAY for a safe round together with all the amenities.
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The 8th annual Westpark Village Plant Sale is back. Benefitting RiverStone Health's Healthcare for the Homeless program, this partnership has funded basic health services for those experiencing homelessness. YOU raised over $3,300 last year. Join us again on May 6th - 7th from 9am - 2pm and get your flowers and plants from Special K Ranch. Westpark Village: 2351 Solomon Ave. North of Grand Ave on 24th St.
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