2020…What a year! It has been tough, and stressful, full of disappointment and change. But, 2020 has also been a year to reflect, to slow down, and to find the small joys in life. Thank you. We are so grateful for you! To our patients who have stuck with us, and navigated this year and […]
Five Senses Challenge
Is it just me, or does hearing “2020” send chills down your spine? This year has evoked so many emotions that have challenged everyone. People have had to learn how to care for themselves in new and creative ways just to survive. I have heard so many people say, “I just need to get through […]
Climb Wyoming
This week’s #featurefriday features Climb Wyoming, a nonprofit that helps low-income single mothers discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement. Climb has evolved over the past 35 years into one of the nation’s most successful models for moving families out of poverty. The women Climb serves are often living in crisis: unemployed or working low-wage […]
Meet Julie
Meet Julie. Julie Hummer-Bellmyer is our Nurse Practitioner here at LIV. Julie has worked in Family Practice, with Veterans at the Cheyenne VA in the Orthopedic clinic/surgery department and at CRMC within the Supportive/Palliative Care unit. She is the physician for our Chronic Care Management program as well! Q: What’s your favorite family recipe? Will […]
Meet Angela
Meet Angela. Angela Condit is a Therapist on our Northern Colorado team. She is a compassionate and caring social worker who is skilled in working with the older adult population in medical social work, mental health, and patient advocacy. Take a look into who she is as a therapist and what she likes to do […]
Meet Kristi
Meet Kristi. Kristi Gatlin is a Therapist and Case Manager who works in Laramie. Kristi uses a strengths-based and holistic approach to promote well-being and positive change. She is knowledgeable in evidence-based practices and treating complex medical needs. Prior to earning her social work degree, she worked as a nurse for over 10 years providing […]
Gratitude
What is gratitude? grat • i • tude. The quality of being thankful: readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. 2020 has been quite the ride for probably everyone in the whole world. This actually brings me a little comfort knowing that everyone, everywhere is going through similar things, similar emotions. Even though […]
Meet Tessa
Meet Tessa. Tessa is a Therapist and Case Manager and is part of our Laramie team. Here is a little more about her, case management, and what she likes to do for self-care! Q: How would you describe yourself as a Therapist? T: I feel it’s important to meet the client where they are at, […]
Meet Troy
Meet Troy. Troy Loos is the Chief Financial Officer here at LIV. He oversees our billing department and helps to keep LIV running smoothly. We took a second to ask him a few questions…let’s take a look… Q: What’s your favorite family recipe? Will you share it? T: Well, I am certainly not a cook. […]
Gratitude for Positivity
Let’s talk about gratitude for positivity. Look at yourself in the mirror for a few seconds. Do you notice how easy it is for us to focus on what we don’t like about ourselves, instead of focusing on what we do like about ourselves? This doesn’t mean we don’t have qualities, it means we are […]
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
This week’s #featurefriday is focused on St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Cheyenne. The Food Pantry began over thirty years ago as a commitment to assist those experiencing a shortage of food. The pantry currently serves over 800 families per month with 2,000 bags of food. Did you know… There are approximately 795 million people worldwide who […]
Meet. Dr. Kristina Stefka
Meet. Dr. Kristina Stefka. Dr. Stefka is our Medical Director here at LIV! She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. Check out her staff interview! Q: What is your favorite family recipe? Will you share it? K: I am an intuitive cook and really don’t follow recipes. I like to […]
Family Planning
We have talked a lot this month, about Breast Cancer, with it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, October also happens to be Infant Loss and Awareness Month. This month we recognize the unique grief of bereaved parents in an effort to demonstrate support to the many families who have suffered such a tragic loss. […]
Meet Ainara
Meet Ainara. Dr. Ainara Echanove is one of our Psychologists here at LIV. She is also the Regional Manager in Cheyenne and Northern Colorado! Let’s get to know her a bit better! Q: How would you describe yourself as a therapist? A: My approach to therapy is informed by social justice and cultural-relational perspectives. What […]
Meredith and Jeannie Ray Cancer Center
Cancer. When you hear that word there are probably a million and a half things running through your mind. And you may be experiencing some worry, fear, and probably have tons of questions. You may be asking, “why me?” “What does this mean? And, Where do I go from here? This week for our #featurefriday […]
Meet Sherri
Meet Sherri! Sherri is a Case Manager that works on our Cheyenne Team. We took a few minutes to ask her a few questions about what Case Management is, why she enjoys working for LIV, and what she likes to do for self-care. Check it out! Q: What is Case Management to you? S: Helping […]
Casting for Recovery
Have you heard of Casting for Recovery? The Casting for Recovery Wyoming Program is here to enhance the quality of life of Wyoming women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer through a unique program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. Retreats offer opportunities for women […]
Meet Lisa
Meet Lisa! Lisa is a Therapist that works on our Laramie Team. We took a few minutes to ask her a few questions about who she is as a therapist, why she enjoys working for LIV, and what she likes to do for self-care. Check it out! Q: How would you describe yourself as a […]
Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so how perfect is it that this week we’re partnering up with the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative, to tell you more about who they are, what they do, and how we can be involved in early detection and raising awareness. WHO IS THE WYOMING BREAST CANCER INITIATIVE? Since 2016, […]
Meet Kaila
Meet Kaila! Kaila is our Admin Assistant and Referral Coordinator. When you call LIV she is most often the person on the other end of the line! Learn more about her below. Q: What’s your favorite family recipe? Will you share it? K: Mac n Cheese recipe from my husband’s family. Q: What is your […]