Program areas at St Vincent Healthcare
Mother xavier ross led the sisters of charity into the indian territory of Kansas in 1858. In 1869, the sisters extended their charitable works into Montana territory at the request of father pierre jean desmet. Saint Vincent hospital in billings was founded by the sisters of charity of leavenworth in 1898. The hospital officially opened on february 1, 1899. The city and region grew quickly and the demand for Healthcare increased dramatically. By 1915, the sisters and area medical personnel had cared for more than 20,000 patients.during the next thirty years, rapid medical advancements and the area's growing population kept the hospital in a constant state of change and growth, but true to its mission, compassion and charity remained at the forefront of the hospital's endeavors. During the great depression of the 1930s, the sisters at saint Vincent hospital helped feed the hungry. With the advent of world war ii, volunteer services became essential to the operation of the hospital.adapting to the changes in Healthcare meant a new name for saint Vincent hospital. In november 2000, we became St. Vincent Healthcare. From its modest beginnings over 100 years ago, St. Vincent Healthcare has grown into one of Montana's largest comprehensive hospitals, serving the Healthcare needs of over 400,000 people in a four-state area. Renowned for a mission of compassionate care and service to the poor, the St. Vincent Healthcare team is continually recognized as a technological leader in the Healthcare industry. The name was again changed in 2021 to SCL Health - Montana. SCL Health - Montana is part of sisters of charity of leavenworth Health system.scl heatlh - Montana is related to SCL Health medical group -billings, llc, a single member limited liability company owned by a related organization, sisters of charity of leavenworth Health system, inc. SCL Health medical group - billings, llc is a group of physician clinics that provide professional services to the SCL Health - Montana community and supports the mission of SCL Health - montana.although SCL Health medical group - billings, llc is not owned directly by SCL Health - Montana, SCL Health - Montana is required to fund all operating losses of SCL Health medical group - billings, llc. In 2022, the hospital provided $39,581,668 in support of the losses of the physician clinics.on april 1, 2022, sisters of charity of leavenworth Health system, inc. affliated with intermountain Health care, inc., creating a model Health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable Healthcare to communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas. The organization employs nearly 60,000 caregivers, operates 33 hospitals (including one virtual hospital), and runs hundreds of clinics, while providing Health insurance to over one million people in Utah, Idaho and nevada.as part of intermountain Health (integrated Health system), SCL Health - Montana has direct access to best practices, resources, technology, talent and strategic capital.scl Health - Montana has a variety of programs and services to serve the community including but not limited to:- cancer care- cardiothoracic and vascular medicine- emergency and trauma services (level ii trauma center)- family medicine- labor and delivery (level iii neonatal intensive care unit)- orthopedics- palliative care- pediatric intensive care unit- radiology, imaging and ancillary services- sports medicine- surgery center- therapy and rehab services- walk-in care 7 days a week- women's healthduring 2022, the following statistical data was gathered:admissions 11,154outpatient vists 194,702emergency department visits 35,954births 1,655surgeries 7,875laboratory tests 1,143,375mission, vision & valuesmission:we reveal and foster god's healing love by improving the Health of thepeople and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.vision:inspired by our faith, we will partner with our patients andcommunities to exceed their expectations for health.values:caring spirit - we honor the sacred dignity of each person.excellence - we set and surpass high standards.good humor - we create joyful and welcoming environments.integrity - we do the right thing with openness and pride.safety - we deliver care that seeks to eliminate all harm for patients and associates.stewardship - we are accountable for the resources entrusted to us.awards and recognitionscl Health - Montana received an 'a' grade in spring 2022 from the leapfrog group for hospital safety. The leapfrog group is a Washington d.c. based organization aiming to improve Healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The leapfrog group assigns letter grades based on numerous Health care quality measures.scl Health - Montana received accreditation from the prestigious magnet recognition program in 2021. Magnet accreditation is the nation's top honor for nursing excellence, quality patient care, and innovations in practice. Only 9.4% of u.s. Hospitals have achieved this designation. SCL Health - Montana received the chest pain mi registry award in 2022 from the american college of cardiology which recognizes hospitals that have top-level performance in their care of patients while adhering to their specific guideline recommendations.