St. Luke provides economic vitality
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Editor,
With the conclusion of 2009 and spring 2010 approaching fast — growth and renewal come to mind. To that end, St. Luke Community Healthcare would like to extend a hearty thanks to the residents of Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius and those throughout Lake County for all of the growth that we experienced in 2009.
Since we’ve been monitoring the data, for over 20 years, you have made St. Luke the largest provider of health care services in Lake County. We are both proud and humbled by this accomplishment. In 2009, you overwhelmingly made St. Luke your choice when it came to emergency care, inpatient care, obstetrics and surgical services. It is a direct reflection of the confidence you have in our physicians, mid level providers and the rest of our 385 plus employees. Our staff renews their commitment to excellence every day as they work to care for our neighbors, loved ones and fellow community members.
Along with our commitment to be the best we can be in health care, we are committed to the economic vitality of our community. Total wages paid to employees in 2009 were just over $19.5 million. In your hometown this equates to just over: $7.31 million for Polson, $8.41 million for Ronan/Pablo, $1.86 million for St. Ignatius, and $1.05 million for Charlo. We believe this makes St. Luke the largest private employer in your hometown. To see the true economic benefit that an employer provides to a community, many economists believe these wage figures should be multiplied by seven times.
We look forward to continuing the growth trend you have helped us establish by adding new technologies and expanding needed services. It is our goal to continue to be your trusted leader in health care services, your provider of choice when you need medical care and your employer of choice when you look for a job. Thank you for putting your trust in us.
Shane H. Roberts
CEO
St. Luke Community Healthcare
Ronan
