Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Named Business of the Year

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Bozeman Deaconess was nameD 2007 ‘Business of the Year’

by Prospera Business network at its annual membership dinner.

Prospera, a private, non-profit, member-supported economic development

organization that serves Gallatin and Park counties, is dedicated to

encouraging and supporting business expansion, retention

and relocation. they provide access to guidance, capital,

professional development,

networking and recognition.

Prospera Business network

recognizes outstanding area

businesses in categories such

as: entrepreneur of the Year,

Business of the Year, innovation

award and start-up Business

of the Year.

the newlY oPeneD Bozeman Deaconess synergy medical spa offers the holistic

approach and comfort of a traditional day spa with conventional and complementary medical modalities. all services includ-ing east asian medicine (acupuncture), massage and aesthetics services, are provided by licensed healthcare professionals under the medical direction of Drs. shaun Gillis and melissa casper of Bozeman Dea-coness Big sky women’s specialists. Breakthrough skincare services offered at synergy medical spa include advanced technology intense pulsed light (iPl) treatment for removal of unwanted hair, freckles, age spots, and rosacea; laser treatment of vascu-lar lesions such as spider veins; and silkPeel® dermalinfusion, which makes microdermabrasion obsolete by stimulating new cell growth and addressing specific conditions to revitalize the skin. this spring, our co-medical directors will offer cosmetic procedures—Botox® to relax facial muscles and smooth wrinkles and cosmetic injectable fillers to fill-in facial lines and plump/define lips. Botox can provide a smoother, more relaxed and youthful appearance with just one treatment. the simple injection that improves wrinkles for up to six months at a time, say Drs. Gillis and casper, has very few complications. cosmetic injectable fillers, also safe, are used for natural-looking skin rejuvenation by filling crease lines in the face as well as plumping lips. east asian medicine, offered by licensed acupuncturist christina clark, assists in restoring the natural flow and balance of life (Qi) to promote health and well-being. clark, who has advanced training in reproductive medicine and the treatment of women’s health issues,

received a master’s degree in oriental medicine at southwest acupuncture college. the massage experience at synergy medical spa offers a form of healing and relaxation that has been around for centuries. massage therapy has many benefits—it can strengthen the immune system, improve posture, increase joint flexibility and range of motion, and lower blood pressure. the new spa, in a serene, pleasing setting on the fourth floor of highland Park 4 on the Bozeman Deaconess medical campus,

is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, monday–friday. to schedule an appoint-ment or purchase a gift certificate call 556-5140.

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H E A L T H N E W S — T H E M A R V E L S O F M O D E R N M E D I C I N E

THrEE-DiMENSioNAL ULTrASoUNDS TAkE “BABY’S FirST pHoTo”

“Baby’s First Photo” using 3-D ultrasound

BozEMAN DEAcoNESS cANcEr cENTEr and The Wellness community initiate partnership to offer Extended Support and Education to patients

the Bozeman Deaconess cancer

center initiated a partnership with the

wellness community–montana to offer

increased cancer support and education

to cancer patients.

Bozeman Deaconess cancer

center provides direct patient care,

social services and all cancer related care

necessary for people in our community

diagnosed with cancer. “for additional

support our patients need that may not

be provided by the cancer center, we’ve

developed a partnership with the

wellness community–montana. they

are a non-profit organization whose

mission is to offer cancer support,

education and hope,” says wendy

Gwinner, lcsw, an oncology social

worker at the Bozeman Deaconess

cancer center.

the wellness community–montana

offers a variety of professionally

facilitated support groups, educational

programs, mindfulness-based self care,

yoga, retreats, and resources for indi-

viduals and family members affected by

cancer in Bozeman and the surrounding

communities. according to Becky

robideaux, executive director of the

wellness community, Bozeman

Deaconess now funds the organization’s

program director position.

the new partnership with the

wellness community, says Gwinner,

extends our commitment to patients,

recognizing their need for comprehen-

sive supportive care addressing the

physical, emotional, spiritual and

educational needs. “we’re supporting

our patients directly through this

partnership,” she said.

cLEANiNg proDUcTS poSE cHiLD poiSoN DANgErS

little hanDs can latch onto hazardous, even poisonous cleaning products around the home, so here are 10 safety tips to help protect young children.

Parents and other adults should:

thoroughly check your home to ensure that it’s safe for children.

install childproof locks on cabinets where cleaning supplies are stored. never assume a cabinet is too high for a curious child.

Keep all household products in their original packaging, which includes first-aid information in the event of accidental exposure or ingestion of the product.

read and follow the directions on the product label.

Don’t leave cleaning buckets with liquid in them unattended. if a child falls into a bucket, it may not tip over, and the child could drown in even a small amount of liquid.

schedule house cleaning during “down times,” when children are having a nap or on a play date or at school.

take out only the amount of cleaning product you need for the job you’re doing at the moment. Keep the rest securely stored until you need it.

immediately clean up any spillage.

avoid distractions or interruptions when children are present while you’re cleaning. if you need to answer the door, take the child with you. if the phone rings, let the answering ma-chine get the call.

Post the Poison Control Center phone number (1-800-222-1222) by every phone in your home and save the number on your cell phone.

Varicose Veins

are a com-

mon meDical

conDition

and may be

present in up to

25% of women

and 15% of men. Varicose veins are poorly functioning

veins that range in size from small “spider” veins to large,

bulky veins. they are usually blue or purple in color

and occur most frequently in the legs and feet. although

varicose veins can be completely asymptomatic,

varicose veins are often accompanied by symptoms of

leg discomfort. common complaints include throbbing,

aching, itching, burning, or swelling of the legs.

standing in one place for a long time usually makes

these symptoms worse.

if left untreated, varicose veins generally become

larger and more numerous over time. superficial blood

clots, skin inflammation, and skin ulcers are other

complications that occasionally occur in people with

untreated varicose veins. fortunately, today there are

many options available to help alleviate symptoms,

remove uncomfortable or unsightly veins, and to help

prevent complications of varicose veins.

treatment for varicose veins is often easier than

people think. an initial office visit allows the opportunity

to talk with a physician about the history, evolution,

and symptoms of your varicose veins. this is also the

time to talk about your expectations and goals of vein

treatment—whether you are interested in improving

how your legs feel, how they look, or both. an examina-

tion of your legs and varicose veins will be done and,

in most cases, an ultrasound test will be obtained to

evaluate the superficial veins in your legs. this specialized

venous ultrasound looks for poorly functioning

veins under the skin, veins that may not be visible on

physical exam. using the ultrasound to identify abnormal

veins allows for more accurate and thorough treatment

and better results.

there has been great progress in the treatments

available for varicose veins. in contrast to years past,

nearly all procedures today are done in a physician’s

office without the need for general anesthesia. modern

vein treatments use only tiny incisions which have

minimal associated pain and allow immediate return to

normal activity. one of the more common treatments

uses laser energy to permanently close abnormal veins.

laser treatment may be appropriate for either larger

veins under the skin or smaller “spider” veins on the skin

surface. other office based treatments include microphle-

bectomy (removal of superficial veins through tiny

incisions) and sclerotherapy (injections which make veins

close down and fade). larger surgeries, such as a vein

stripping operation, are rarely needed these days;

nearly all patients can get effective vein treatment with

procedures done in the office setting.

in addition to helping your legs feel better and look

better now, treatment of your veins helps prevent prob-

lems with your legs in the future. and while most people

appreciate the improvement in the appearance of their

legs after treatment, many people seek treatment for

relief of symptoms. this is much different than treatment

for just “cosmetic” reasons. insurance carriers often have

coverage for varicose vein procedures.

the montana Vein clinic specializes in the

evaluation and treatment of patients with all types of

varicose veins. recently opened and conveniently located

on the Bozeman Deaconess medical campus, we can

provide all the treatments mentioned above. our skilled

staff has extensive experience working with insurance

companies to obtain authorization for coverage of

varicose vein treatments.

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VAricoSE VEiN TrEATMENT iN THE 21ST cENTUrY: Minimally invasive office procedures Allow Quick recoveries with Minimal pain and Excellent results

exPectant Parents no longer have to wait until the birth to see their

baby’s face. Bozeman Deaconess Big sky women’s specialists now offers a

non-diagnostic 3-D ultrasound called “Baby’s first Photo.” carol mosby,

Bozeman Deaconess Big sky women’s specialists clinic supervisor, says

“first Photos” are available to all pregnant women in southwest montana—

not just patients of the Bozeman Deaconess health Group practice. “we’re

the only site in the area offering 3-D ultrasounds,” she said, noting that now

there is no need to travel to Billings for this exciting service that has become

more common among today’s expectant parents.

Best results are

obtained between

29 and 32 weeks

gestation. “at approxi-

mately 28 weeks, as

babies are building more

fat, more facial features

can be seen,” mosby

explains. some babies pose

for their close-up; others hide

behind their hands and feet.

During the ultrasound, technicians do all they can to encourage the

baby to “face the camera” although there is no guarantee on image quality.

“it’s always fun to see the baby in motion. family and friends are welcome

to join the session. we can take as many people into our imaging room as

will comfortably fit,” mosby says.

“Baby’s first Photo” is a cosmetic ultrasound—insurance doesn’t cover

the charge. the one-hour appointment costs $232. expectant mothers must

have had a 20-week ultrasound for anatomic survey prior to the 3-D ultra-

sound. Parents-to-be can enjoy their baby’s funny positions and take home

keepsake pictures. they also receive a cD and pictures to share with family

and friends who were unable to be present for the “picture-taking.”

By Andrew Grace, MD, FACS

Dr. Grace, director of the montana Vein clinic, is a fellow of

the american college of surgeons and a member of

the american college of Phlebology—an organization of

physicians that specialize in the treatment of varicose veins.

Please call (406) 587-0704 to schedule an appointment.

“it’s always fun to see the baby in

motion. family and friends

are welcome to join the session.

we can take as many people into

our imaging room as will

comfortably fit.”

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H E A L T H N E W S — T H E M A R V E L S O F M O D E R N M E D I C I N E

By Joseph Sofianek, MD

rick ojala Elected to Serve as United Way officerBozEMAN DEAcoNESS rEcEiVES UNiTED WAY AWArD

Rick Ojala

an electronic health recorD is a secure computer program that allows a health care team to provide safer, higher quality and more efficient health care to patients and their families. medical information such as office notes, medications, chronic problem lists, allergies, consults, laboratory data and radiology reports are longitudinally stored electronically and are available to providers whenever and

wherever needed. ehr’s improve safety in multiple ways: electronic transmission of prescriptions to ensure accuracy and automatic reviews/checks for medication interac-tions. ehr’s also feature decision support tools that improve quality and assist providers in making critical decisions in patient care. health care reminders are also built into the system to assure that important medical tasks are carried out. emergency room physicians will have secure access to patients’ records to assist them in providing the best care in their department. efficiency is enhanced in a variety of ways— no more searching for patient charts, no more constantly having to repeat demographic infor-mation during check-in processes in different offices, no more waiting for pertinent medical information to be faxed or sent to the appropriate place, less waiting time at the pharmacy as prescriptions will be sent electronically—to just name a few. emergence, our community-wide ehr collaborative, involving over 100 local providers and Bozeman Deaconess hospital, is currently in the implementation phase and is preparing to revolutionize the way health care is delivered in the Gallatin Valley.

Joseph Sofianek, MD, receives innovation AwardJOSeph SOFiAnek, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates, received the prospera Business network “innovation Award” for developing the Gallatin Valley health care community electronic health Record (ehR) initiative, dubbed “eMergence.” eMergence is poised to revolutionize area health care delivery by enhancing quality, safety and efficiency. eMergence is the product of a two year collaborative effort involving Bozeman Deaconess hospital and nearly 100 healthcare providers in the Gallatin Valley.

ABc’s of EHr

Significant Accomplishments through 2007• Cancer Center $1,155,000

(Linear Accelerator, 3D/iMRT Radiation Therapy, Ultrasound-Guided Radiation Therapy, 2007 Renovation, patient Care Fund, Survivor’s Day)

• cardiac services $644,000 (Cardiac Catheterization Lab technology, intravascular Ultrasound, Cardiac pulmonary Rehabilitation)

• Chapel and Healing Garden $208,000

• Destination Home Capital Campaign $2,000,000 (Cancer Center, Bozeman Dialysis Unit, health information Center)

• Digital Mammography $380,000

• Education $170,000 (ACLS Training System, Manikins, Cardiovascular Training Center, physician’s education)

• Emergency Services $116,400

• Employee Emergency Fund $108,400

• Greatest Needs $264,400

• Hillcrest Senior Living $12,000

• Hospice $535,200

• Intensive Care Unit $21,200

• Lifeline $7,300

• Mammography for Uninsured $36,000

• Maternal Newborn Department $274,000

• Misc. Departments $41,000

• Palliative Medicine $60,000

• Pediatrics (Play Areas) $28,700

• Piano $7,000

• Surgery $121,000 (Gamma probe for Sentinal node Biopsies, iSuite)

• Telemetry Services $750,000

• We Care Shop $87,000

Total $7,026,600

Endowment Fund Balances as of December, 2007• Bozeman Deaconess Foundation

General endowment $4,903,000

• Cardiac Services Endowment $246,700

• Charity Care Endowment $1,180,000

• Edith Sanks Educational Assistance endowment $120,500

• Employee Emergency Fund endowment $308,000

• Erlenbush Health and Wellness endowment $145,000

• Health Information Center Endowment $984,000

• Hillcrest Senior Living Endowment $510,400

• Hospice Endowment $147,200

• Scott and Barbara Heck Cancer Services endowment $732,700

• Webster Spiritual Care Endowment $62,000

Total $9,339,500

Funds Raised Annually (Foundation was incorporated in 1998)

Destination home capital campaign 1996-1998 $2,000,000

1998 $380,800

1999 $606,200

2000 $785,500

2001 $555,000

2002 $362,000

2003 $899,000

2004 $580,000

2005 $967,500

2006 $1,576,800

2007 $1,217,000

Total $9,929,800

the imPact of charitaBle GiVinG to Bozeman Deaconess hospital cannot be

overstated, says Debra Gill. since it opened ten years ago, the foundation has raised over $10 million to improve health care in the Gallatin Valley. Gill, executive VP of Philanthropy, who has directed the nonprofit foundation since it was established, says private funding through

Bozeman Deaconess foundation is essential to ensuring financial stability and maintaining local, nonprofit ownership of our health care system. the foundation and its board of directors seek contributions for specialized equipment and services to allow patients to receive advanced treatments in their home community. “the only way we can continue to keep up with new

technology is through charitable giving,” Gill explains. “this year, for example, we’re raising funds to bring life-saving, state-of-the-art digital mammography to Bozeman Deaconess.” Bozeman Deaconess foundation also builds endowment funds to offset declining reimbursements and fund expansion needs for various departments.

When asked to pick three highlights during her

decade at the foundation, Gill mentions the MASh

Bash. “Dr. ken Conger worked so hard setting the

scene. There was a special energy in the room and

it was exciting to have the event in the hospital’s

new space on the 5th floor of highland park 4.” She

also recalls “the look on the patients’ faces at the

opening of the new Cancer Center as they realized

that they’ll receive care in that kind of environment.

it reassures them that we’re going to be able to

provide the level of care they need in a beautiful

healing space.” Finally, Gill says she was touched

when her dentist’s nurse told her that the Cardiac

Cath Lab, which the Foundation raised funds to

build, saved her brother’s life.

cELEBrATiNg A DEcADE oF pHiLANTHropY

the Greater Gallatin

uniteD waY presented the

“community impact” award

to Bozeman Deaconess health

services at its annual meeting

february 28. carol townsend,

united way executive director,

thanked ceo and President

John nordwick and the board

of Bozeman Deaconess health

services for its philanthropic

work and investments in the

Gallatin community clinic.

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Bozeman Deaconess VP of senior

services rick ojala was elected to serve

as an officer for 2008 Greater Gallatin

Valley united way board of directors.

he joined the board of directors for

united way in 2005.

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H E A L T H N E W S — T H E M A R V E L S O F M O D E R N M E D I C I N E

R. James Majxner, MD

MAJxNEr ELEcTED cHiEF oF STAFF

Bozeman Deaconess Patient financial serVices (formerly Business office) and the administrative offices of Bozeman Deaconess health Group are now located in the second floor of the legacy Building, 1600 ellis Drive. two patient financial representatives remain at the hospital to assist both hospital and health Group patients with

their billing. Patient financial services in the hospital is located across from the main Patient registration Desk near the emergency Department. in addition, a patient financial services representative is available at Bozeman Deaconess outpa-tient services at north 19th near main.

To pay bills online, visit www.bozemandeaconess.org.

Jim Attarian, MD, Director, Bozeman Deaconess health Group hospitalist program Dr. attarian received his medical degree from the university of michigan medical school and completed residency in internal medicine at the university of minnesota. following a fellowship in critical care medi-cine at hennepin county medical center in minneapolis, attarian practiced in hibbing and in mankato, mn.

Mary Bertagnolli, L.Ac. mary Bertagnolli, who is certified in acupuncture by the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine and licensed by the state Board of medical examiners, was credentialed as a health professional at Bozeman Deaconess. she has practiced acupuncture since 1993 after completing a master’s in oriental medicine at southwest acupuncture college. the three forks native offers acupuncture to Dr. colette Kirchhoff’s patients who are treated at Bozeman Deaconess.

Fiona Buckley, MD, Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Dr. Buckley is a graduate of Baylor college of medicine, houston, tx. she recently completed a four-year residency in anesthe-siology (chief resident) at the university of utah in salt lake city; she was in an ortho-pedic residency there from 2001–2003.

Hanly Burton, DO, Bozeman Creek Family health Dr. Burton earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at western university of health sciences, Pomona, ca. Burton completed residency at the montana family medicine residency Program/Yellowstone city county health Department, Billings. he is board eligible in family medicine.

Melissa Casper, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Big Sky Women’s Specialists Dr. casper is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. she received her medi-cal degree from the university of texas-houston medical school and completed residency at Parkland hospital/university of texas southwestern medical school in Dal-las, tx. casper previously practiced in both Bozeman and texas and returns to offer gynecological services.

Christine Clark, L.Ac., Bozeman Deaconess Synergy Medical Spa christine clark was credentialed as a health professional at Bozeman Deaconess hospi-tal. clark received a master’s degree in ori-ental medicine at southwest acupuncture college and is a national Board certified Diplomate of oriental medicine. she has advanced training in reproductive medicine and the treatment of women’s health issues with acupuncture. she offers acupuncture under the supervision of Drs. shaun Gillis and melissa casper, of Big sky women’s specialists.

Susan Daniels, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates Dr. Daniels is a 1998 graduate of the university of minnesota school of medi-cine where she also completed residency training in pediatrics. she was in general pediatrics practice with Pediatric services in st. louis Park, mn and also worked at the pediatric intensive care unit at Gillette chil-

dren’s specialty healthcare before moving, with her family, to Bozeman. Daniels, who is board certified in pediatrics, was born and raised in fargo, nD.

Justin Eisel, MD, Gallatin Community Clinic Dr. eisel is a graduate of the university of minnesota school of medicine and the Duluth family Practice residency Pro-gram. eisel, who is board certified in family medicine, was in locum tenens practice in northern minnesota.

Connie Hahn, DO, Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates Dr. hahn is a graduate of the arizona college of osteopathic medicine where she received her doctor of osteopathic medicine. she completed her residency at uc-Davis family medicine residency Program at mercy medical center, merced, ca. hahn, a former ski instructor/racer, has a special interest in sports medicine and women’s health.

Vernon H. Kirk, Jr., MD, Bozeman Deaconess neurology Dr. Kirk is a graduate of the university of utah school of medi-cine, where he com-pleted residency in neurology. he trained at the mayo clinic in clinical neurophysiol-ogy and practiced in ohio, before moving to Bozeman. Kirk is board certified in neu-rology, neurophysiol-ogy, electrodiagnostic medicine and sleep medicine. he performs neurological testing—emG, eeG and sleep studies. additionally, he treats patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including stroke, headache, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and seizures, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, excessive daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia.

David Koeplin, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center Radiation Oncologist Dr. Koeplin, a board certified radiation on-cologist, received his undergraduate degree from the university of michigan/ann arbor and his medical degree from ucla. after his internship in internal medicine at ucla, he completed his specialty training in radiation oncology at the university of california/san francisco (ucsf) in 1996. he was in private practice in idaho for 10 years prior to relo-cating to his wife’s home state of montana. Koeplin brings considerable experience to the cancer center. he is proficient in a variety of specialized radiation techniques including intensity modulated radiation therapy (imrt) and image Guided radiation therapy (iGrt), two recent advances in the field that are clinically beneficial to patients. Koeplin is also skilled in radioactive seed implantation for the treatment of prostate cancer, having started idaho’s first prostate seed program in 1998.

Alexander LeGrand, MD, Bridger Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Dr. leGrand, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, is a graduate of Duke university school of medicine and orthopedic surgery residency program. last year he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the university of utah. leGrand specializes in arthroscopic and open surgi-cal treatment of common and complex injuries of the knee and shoulder.

Shannon Lester, RN, FNP-CS Bozeman Deaconess internal Medicine Associates family nurse Practitioner shannon lester graduated from carroll college in helena with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and from the university of northern colorado, in Greeley, co, with a master’s degree in nursing. she is board certified in fam-ily practice. lester has a special interest in geriatric medicine and hospice care.

Marci Lovgren, PA-C, Bridger Orthopedics & Sports Medicine marci lovgren is a graduate of the oregon health sciences university in Portland, or.

she specializes in orthopedic surgery and is certified by the national commission on certification of Physician assistants, the only credential-ing organization for physician assistants in the us.

Alexia Mehrle, MD, Absaroka emergency physicians Dr. alexia mehrle is a 2003 graduate of the university of mississippi school

of medicine. she completed residency in emergency medicine at university of missis-sippi medical center and was chief resident in the Department of emergency medicine in 2006-2007.

Anderson Mehrle, MD, Cardiology Consultants of Bozeman Dr. anderson mehrle received his medi-cal degree from the university of missis-sippi (um) school of medicine. he did his internship, residency and a year as chief medical resident in internal medicine at the um medical center in Jackson, ms. after residency, mehrle completed a cardiology fellowship and an interventional cardiology fellowship at um. Before moving to Bozeman mehrle was assistant professor in the um department of medicine, division of cardiology, and assistant director for the cardiology fellowship program. he is board certified in internal medicine and in cardiol-ogy. mehrle joins Drs. Blair erb and Dane sobek as an interventional cardiologist with a special interest in peripheral vascular disease.

Matthew Moog, MD, Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates Dr. moog attended the albany medical college in new York and completed resi-dency in internal medicine at the university of rochester medical center. he then did

residency in anesthesiology at the Johns hopkins university hospital in Baltimore, followed by a cardiac anesthesiology and critical care fellowship, also at Johns hopkins. Before he moved to missoula in 2000, where he was an attending anesthe-siologist for community medical center, st. Patrick hospital, Big sky surgery center and missoula Bone and Joint surgery center, moog spent three years in academ-ic medicine. he was clinical instructor of anesthesiology at Johns hopkins university school of medicine and assistant professor at the university of utah school of medicine in salt lake city. moog is board certified in anesthesiology and internal medicine.

Michael Paradise, MD, intercity Radiology/Advanced Medical imaging Dr. Paradise is an honors graduate of the medical college of ohio in toledo, oh. he completed internship in internal medi-cine at the medical college of ohio and residency in diagnostic radiology at the university of texas southwestern medical center at Dallas. Paradise trained at the university of texas southwestern medical center for a fellowship in magnetic resonance imaging (mri). Paradise is board certified in diagnostic radiology.

Joel Sayre, DMD, Gallatin Valley pediatric Dentistry Joel sayre, “Dr. J” to his young patients, has opened Gallatin Valley Pediatric Dentistry. a university of montana graduate, sayre earned his DmD degree from the university of oregon health sciences university in Portland, or. after completing dental school in 2000, he worked for a year at the univer-sity of minnesota in a hospital-based general residency. sayre also worked in a private pediatric dental practice in Vancouver, wa, on a mobile dental bus in rural colorado and in a community health center in Grand Junc-tion, co. in august 2006, sayre completed a two-year pediatric residency at ucla in los angeles, ca. “Dr. J” offers comfortable, quality dental care for infants, children and adolescents throughout southwest montana.

Sebastian White, NP, Bozeman Deaconess internal Medicine Associates sebastian white, nP, earned his bachelor’s and master’s of science in nursing from the university of north carolina at chapel hill. his nurse practitioner training focused on diabetes management in outpatient and inpatient settings and included clinical residencies at Duke university’s Department of endocrinology and Diabetes and university of north carolina’s Diabetes management center. he is board certified in family practice and advanced diabetes management. in addition to seeing patients at internal medicine associates, white provides diabetes care and education at the Bozeman Deaconess Diabetes center.

pATiENT FiNANciAL SErVicES/HEALTH groUp ADMiNiSTrATioN iN NEW LocATioN

Brian Chamblee, MD Robert Blake, MD

r. James (Jim) maJxner, mD, was

elected chief of staff at Bozeman

Deaconess hospital by fellow medical

staff. majxner, an emergency

medicine physician with absaroka

emergency Physicians and medical

director of Bozeman Deaconess emergency services, will serve as chief of staff

from 2008–2010. “communication between physicians, the hospital and the

hospital board is central to improving community health and quality of life.

we’ve done well in the past but rapid growth presents a challenge. my role,

during this time of new and expanded hospital services, is to be a voice for

the entire medical staff,” he said. majxner replaces outgoing chief of staff,

Kathryn Borgenicht, mD, of Bozeman Deaconess internal medicine associates.

Brian chamblee, mD, Gallatin Valley anesthesia associates, was elected

vice chief of staff and robert Blake, mD, of Bridger orthopedics & sports

medicine was elected secretary. each will serve a two-year term.

In the last year, 20 new physicians and health profes-

sionals joined the medical staff of Bozeman Deaconess.

Health professionals with credentials at Bozeman

Deaconess include physician assistants, nurse

practitioners, psychologists, and acupuncturists.

Join us in welcoming them to our community.

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NEW MEDicAL STAFF