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Articles with the Tag: Providence St. Joseph Medical Center

Births for May 15, 2024 Births for May 15, 2024

Amari Silgen  POLSON — Amari Marquis Silgen was born April 29, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.75 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Amari was welcomed by parents Stephanie Moonen and David Silgen of Ronan. Amari’s maternal grandpa...

MMIP awareness raised during second run, walk gathering MMIP awareness raised during second run, walk gathering

PABLO — Runners and walkers gathered to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous People for the second annual 5K gathering at the Salish and Kootenai College on May 4, which is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Nikki McKinsey, who is one of the ev...

Births for April 3, 2024 Births for April 3, 2024

Raelynn Charlo RONAN — Raelynn Viola Charlo was born on March 23, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan. She measured 7 pounds and 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Parents are Lorelie Couture and Jonathon Charlo of Polson. Maternal grandmother is Virginia Charlo of Missoula. Raelyn...

Cancer support group meets twice monthly

News from Cheerful Heart POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor Matthew Connally of the Rona...

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center announces first baby of 2024 Providence St. Joseph Medical  Center announces first baby of 2024

News from St. Joseph Hospital POLSON — Braxton Ross Andrus was the first baby born at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in 202. Braxton was born at 10:43 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces...

Personal care program offered at no charge for Lake County cancer patients

News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Touch POLSON — Cheerful Touch is a personal care program offered by Cheerful Heart to cancer patients currently in treatment. The program includes local cosmetologists and massage therapists offering massages, skin, nail and hair care at no charge to cancer pati...

Support group open for anyone affected by cancer

News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Heart POLSON —Anyone affected by cancer will gain understanding of others, inspire and support others or just find a safe place to share or listen when attending the Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group.  The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the secon...

Local organizations provide additional support to families through pregnancy, postpartum

News from Eristina Moore, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Luke’s Community Hospital recently partnered with Helping Hands to educate new mothers and families on postpartum mood disorders by providing educational materials and a $25 i...

Bigknife pleads guilty to felony assault

POLSON — Judge James Manley, who came out of retirement to substitute for Judge Molly Owen, set a sentencing date of Sept. 6 for a man accused of shooting an elderly man’s eye out with a BB gun. Marshall Bigknife, 19, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court on July 19 to felony assault ...

Sweet Pride in July event brings community together Sweet Pride in July event brings community together

RONAN — Ronan held its ninth Sweet Pride in July celebration on Saturday, gathering in Ronan City Park to enjoy music, food, and community activities.  With a Top Chef-style charcuterie board competition, a pavilion full of games, music, and plenty of free food, the family friendly event hosted...


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