Volume 28 | Fall 2021
FACES of HEALTH THE DIFFERENCE YOU’RE MAKING FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
“I believe in myself again” BACK ON TRACK
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You help patients get fit for life The RiverStone Health Live Well Center is where Kathleen Plumage turned her life around. Thanks to our wonderful friends, Kathleen and many others have access to exercise equipment and expert coaching. After Kathleen overcame a drug addiction, her RiverStone Health physician told her that excess weight was hindering her health. It would eventually cause serious, long-term problems. Kathleen was at risk of diabetes and other complications if she didn’t start exercising and making healthy choices. Her physician connected her to RiverStone Health’s registered dietitian. Together, they worked on portion size, healthy snacking, and the value of food groups.
In 2019, she had knee surgery and fully recovered by using equipment in the Live Well Center. Coach Braley worked with Kathleen to develop a program to strengthen her knee. He has been her champion since day one.
Ryan has given me the motivation to keep exercising. Since he believes in me, I believe in myself. Kathleen Plumage After becoming drug-free, exercising and eating right, Kathleen feels healthier than ever. She walked over 3 miles at the 2021 Scrub Run. She finished strong with Ryan and the RiverStone Health team, and had a great day at South Park. Kathleen is grateful for all that RiverStone Health has provided her. “RiverStone Health has given me all the tools I needed to get back on track,” she said. “They make accommodations for everyone.”
Kathleen comes to the Live Well Center 3 times a week.
Kathleen needed exercise, but couldn’t afford a gym membership. Around that time, RiverStone Health opened its Live Well Center, a wellequipped exercise area adjacent to our main Clinic. Within this space patients can change old habits and get started in a better direction – no matter their current health status. Kathleen’s physician referred her to the Live Well Center where she has since worked closely with certified health coach Ryan Braley. They started with simple routines – using basic machines and introducing healthy eating habits. Kathleen quickly caught on and was able to do all her workouts on her own.
Kathleen and daughter Rosa, finishing their first 5K.
Our neighbors – like Kathleen – can achieve their health goals, thanks to the generosity of RiverStone Health Foundation friends.
To make a gift in support of patients in jeopardy, visit RiverStoneHealth.org/GIVE
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Help Crush COVID in Yellowstone County Your support is urgently needed to help Crush COVID! Together we have the power to crush the virus and protect our families, friends, and neighbors. Grant funding covered a portion of wages, supplies, and other expenses early in the pandemic. However, bringing on
40 new employees for vaccine clinics, testing, and contact tracing has depleted all available government assistance. RiverStone Health Foundation is asking for YOUR support today to combat the most severe pandemic we’ve experienced in a century.
Join the Crush COVID Campaign at this critical point to help: HIRE additional staff for contact tracing and case investigation primarily for school-age students.
Host outreach VACCINE CLINICS, making it possible for more people to gain protection.
Purchase supplies to DELIVER RAPID COVID-19 TEST results as cases increase daily.
The 8th Scrub Run participants and sponsors raised $7,000 for RiverStone Reads. Thanks to generous friends like YOU, 50 patients were able to participate for FREE. Because of your support, RiverStone Health is able to re-stock the bookshelves and give a book to every child we see. up date...
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Lauren is now a student in the PA Program at Rocky Mountain College. She and her classmates volunteered as course guards.
Save the date: 2022 Scrub Run!
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A Celebration to Remember Join us virtually Sunday, November 14, 2021
The 31st Hospice Tree of Lights not only helps in the healing process, it helps RiverStone Health Foundation sustain vital care.
In remembering our loved ones and those who cared for them, we heal. Although it will be different and we will not gather together, our virtual celebration will be streamed online. Learn more and include your loved ones’s name at RiverStoneHealth.org/LIGHTS
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Board of Directors Ryan Nordlund – Chair, City Vineyard John Dorr, MD – Vice-Chair, MSU Billings Greg Wing – Treasurer, Retired CFO John Felton – Secretary, RiverStone Health Becky Bey – KL J Engineering Dan Carter – ExxonMobil Billings Refinery Drew Hedrick – Century 21 Hometown Brokers David Mitchell – Coldwell Banker Commercial Bill Royer – UBS Financial Services
Foundation Staff Kristie Asay, CFRE – Executive Director Kelly Schrock – Development Coordinator Alli Kieckbusch – Development Associate
Dedicate a light in memory of a loved one by Friday • October 29, 2021 to be included in the celebration and print program
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