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As 2025 comes to a close, Sidney Health Center is reflecting on a year marked by national recognition, expanded services, and meaningful investments in the future of healthcare for the MonDak region.

Yin Villegas, PT, DPT, has officially earned her board certification as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Brittany Haug, Patient Experience Specialist, on becoming a Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) through the Montana Office of Rural Health.

Ashley Braun, Hyperbaric Wound Care Supervisor, recently earned her wound care nurse certification through the Organization for Wound Care Nurses. She also completed advanced training in conservative sharp debridement, enhancing her ability to deliver comprehensive wound care.

Congratulations to Marlin Alcazar-Mercado, Roxanne Bakken, Heather Wall, and Dustin Heck for completing the two-year Workforce Solutions Certificate Program through a partnership with Miles Community College. Their dedication to professional growth reflects Sidney Health Center’s commitment to excellence and our I CARE Standards.

Melissa successfully earned the EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Documentation certification, a significant accomplishment that reflects her proficiency in building, configuring, and supporting Epic’s inpatient documentation workflows.

On November 15, 2024, Alan and Esther celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in an unexpected yet heartwarming location—the chapel at Sidney Health Center.

Melissa Papka, Executive Assistant, has successfully completed the Workforce Solutions Certificate Program through a partnership with Miles City Community College that is designed for outstanding employees whose achievements and core values uphold our I CARE Standards.