Pictured (l-r) are: Amy Bennett, SJLH Foundation Board Treasurer; Marion Craig, Manager of Pamida; and Corinne Bergmann, Community Relations Specialist for Pamida
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Pamida supports digital mammography campaign
October 10, 2007
Marion Craig, Manager of Pamida, and Corinne Bergmann, Community Relations Specialist with Pamida, present St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Foundation board member, Amy Bennett, with a $500 donation in support of their Digital Mammography Campaign. “At Pamida, corporate citizenship is more than a responsibility, it is a privilege,” said Marion Craig, Manager of the Libby Pamida. “We are proud to support a variety of charitable, family, and children’s organizations and community events.”
Over the past year Pamida has demonstrated their commitment to the community by contributing similar donations to a variety of organizations including the Food Pantry, Bike Rodeo, Pets for Life, Heritage Museum, Troy Volunteer Fire Department, and Libby Public Schools.
“Pamida is a long-time supporter of the hospital foundation’s fundraising efforts,” said Bennett. “It is inspiring to see a successful business give back to the communities who support them. And, now that our fundraising deadline has been moved up to July '08, the donation definitely comes at a good time.”
St. John’s Foundation board has until July of 2008 to raise the $250,000 dollars necessary to add Digital Mammography to its list of hospital services. “The community is definitely 100% behind our efforts,” added Bennett. “We have raised over $120,000 so far, and are receiving more donations every day. It would be difficult not to get behind a life-saving technology like this one.”
Digital imaging, including digital mammography, is the new standard for all types of diagnostic imaging. It provides better clarity, contrast, zoom and 3-D capabilities. In addition to its advanced diagnostic capabilities--digital imaging also provides the ease of sharing, storing and comparing images across the miles. For many women, it can mean earlier diagnosis, which means a better chance of surviving breast cancer.
St. John’s is celebrating Breast Health Awareness Month throughout October. The annual Breast Health Awareness Dessert sponsored by St. John’s Hospital will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at the Memorial Center and the “Paint It Pink” Jeans Day Fundraiser sponsored by Glacier Bank and St. John’s Hospital will be held Friday, October 26. For more information on either event, call KC Hoyer at 293-0106.
St. John's Lutheran Hospital Media Release
Related Link:
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, www.sjlh.com
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