St. Vincent Regional Hospital

11/06/2025

Last week, St. Vincent Regional Hospital participated in a community-wide emergency preparedness exercise that simulated a mass casualty vehicular incident, allowing first responders and healthcare teams to practice critical coordination, communication, and patient transport in a controlled environment.

This mock event was conducted alongside partners including American Medical Response Billings, Lockwood Rural Fire District #8, Billings Clinic, United Way of Yellowstone County (UWYC), Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department, Rocky Vista University - Montana, and the Billings Fire Department.

These annual exercises strengthen our readiness to care for our community in the event of a real emergency — because preparation today helps protect lives tomorrow. 💙

Read more: https://www.kulr8.com/news/montana-first-responders-train-for-mass-emergencies/video_63906b05-8f2d-4f4b-9e2e-7f9a6c3820ff.html

11/05/2025

A big thank you to City Brew Coffee and KULR8 News for recognizing our cancer care team at the Intermountain Health Cancer Centers of Montana with coffee and pastries for "Coffee For A Cause."

Our team was nominated by a community member who shared, “The staff are dedicated, caring, empathetic and very hard-working. The staff deals with very serious problems daily. They are very kind and caring to all patients daily and willing to help with any issue. Enough cannot be said about their compassion.”

Thank you to City Brew and KULR8 for recognizing our wonderful team. They truly deserve it!

11/03/2025

Our mission is rooted in serving those who are poor and vulnerable. Recently, our caregivers brought that mission to life by assembling care kits for children in Billings who are experiencing a crisis. 💙

Each kit included a stuffed animal and a handwritten note with words of encouragement like “You are strong. You are brave. You are loved.”

The kits were then delivered to the Billings Police Department, where officers will share them with children they meet during difficult situations—offering comfort, reassurance, and a reminder that our community cares.

A heartfelt thank you to all the caregivers who helped make this project possible and continue to bring compassion beyond our hospital walls. 💫

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Our annual Trunk-or-Treat brought smiles, laughter and plenty of candy to our caregivers and their families! From spooky scenes to whimsical themes, our campus became a Halloween wonderland for the evening! Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us for one of our favorite caregiver events! 🎃👻💀

10/31/2025

We proudly honor Cori Scala, Respiratory Therapy Assistant at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, with the Intermountain Health L.O.V.E. Award for Clinical Shared Services, celebrating nurses and caregivers who deliver exceptional care and compassion.

Cori’s nominator described her as “the heartbeat of our department”—someone whose dedication extends beyond her role to support the entire hospital, its patients, and caregivers.

For more than 14 years, Cori has taken on many roles across St. Vincent, ultimately finding her place on the Respiratory Therapy team. From keeping the department organized and stocked, to helping her team navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cori’s steady presence and generous heart have made an immeasurable impact.

👉 Know a caregiver who lives our values? Nominate them for a L.O.V.E. Award today!

Nominate here: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/recognize-caregiver

10/29/2025

During breast cancer awareness month, we honor strength, early detection, and survivorship. During her routine annual mammogram, Renee Lesueur’s care team noticed an area they wanted to monitor.

In her follow-up imaging, Dr. Kalie Adler at the St. Vincent Breast Center noticed some changes and recommended a biopsy. The additional testing confirmed a breast cancer diagnosis.

Although the news was difficult, Renee was grateful that the cancer was detected early, meaning she would not require as invasive or extensive treatment. After a surgery to remove the affected breast tissue, it was determined that she would need radiation treatments, but not chemotherapy.

Lesueur’s story underscores the importance of regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. When caught early, treatment can be more effective, less aggressive, and survival rates are significantly higher.

Check out her full story here: ktvq.com – https://www.ktvq.com/pinkbreakfast/renees-story-billings-woman-has-new-outlook-on-life-now-breast-cancer-free

10/28/2025

Heart health innovation right here in Billings! Dr. Robert Terry, heart specialist, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, joined 98.1 KBEAR Radio to discuss how new minimally-invasive technology is offering new hope for patients with complex heart valve conditions.

Performing the first tripclip procedure of its kind in our region, underscores St. Vincent’s dedication to providing advanced medical technologies and offering patients access to leading-edge cardiac treatments close to home. We are proud of our heart and vascular team and excited to offer this option to our patients.

💙 Learn more about our advanced cardiovascular care at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. svh.org/heart

10/24/2025

Early detection saves lives. 💗

A mammogram takes just minutes — but it could change everything.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, schedule your screening, encourage a friend, and take that simple step toward peace of mind.

If you have questions about breast cancer or screening or to scheduled a mammogram call the St. Vincent Breast Center at (406) 237-4373 or visit svh.org/mammography

10/23/2025

When Kriston’s primary care provider insisted that she get a mammogram, she initially said, “I’m not going.” With a family history of breast cancer and having been a few years since her last preventative screening for breast cancer, her provider convinced Lowrance to make the appointment.

That advice proved life-changing. After her initial mammogram, Lowrance was called back for a biopsy. “I went in for the biopsy on April 10, and I found out April 11 that I had breast cancer.” Just three weeks later, Lowrance underwent a unilateral mastectomy to remove the cancer and risk of future recurrence.

With care and support from her team at St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Kriston underwent a successful mastectomy and is now cancer-free. Because her cancer was detected early, she didn’t require chemotherapy or radiation — just ongoing medication and follow-up care.

Her message to other women is clear. “Early detection is super important. Women need to go in and get those mammograms every year,” she said. “They don't need to put it off. They don't need to be afraid of the diagnosis because surgery and even chemo and radiation are scary, but they'll also help you beat this disease. It allows you to live your life and spend it with your loved ones.”

If you have questions about breast cancer or screening or to scheduled a mammogram call the St. Vincent Breast Center at (406) 237-4373 or visit svh.org/mammography

👉 Read more of Kriston’s story: https://www.ktvq.com/pinkbreakfast/kristons-story-billings-woman-overcomes-breast-cancer-diagnosis-by-conquering-fear

10/23/2025

Thank You, Billings!

We’re honored and deeply grateful to our community for recognizing Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in the Billings Gazette Readers’ Choice Awards. Thanks to your support, we’ve been awarded:

🏆 Best Place to Work (6 years in a row!)
🏆 Best Customer Service – Medical

These recognitions reflect the compassion, dedication, and excellence our caregivers bring to every interaction. Thank you for trusting us with your care and for making us a part of your lives. We’re honored to serve this incredible community!

10/21/2025

We’re honored to announce that Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital has been awarded the 2025 Innovation in Healthcare Award by the Montana Hospital Association for our groundbreaking Robotics Hub Project! 🏆

This recognition celebrates our commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative robotic surgery, connecting surgeons across Montana, and delivering life-changing benefits to our communities.

As the only Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery serving Montana and Wyoming, we are grateful to our amazing team and partners for driving excellence and sharing innovation statewide.