BOZEMAN — Bozeman Health celebrated care team members who are veterans and active-duty members during a ceremony this afternoon at Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The event included recognition by the Bozeman Elks Lodge, Deputy Mayor Terry Cunningham, Bozeman Health CEO, Dr. Kathryn Bertany and representation by Senator Jon Tester’s office.

Dr. Bertany shares, “Bozeman Health’s values are represented by the acronym S.P.I.R.I.T, and the “S” stands for “Service”. Nothing represents service like having served in the U.S. military. Thank you to our care team members who truly have lived these values and continue to do so.”

Deputy Mayor Terry Cunningham shares, “There is an overlap between Bozeman Health employees and veterans. It’s a similar discipline in some ways. Veterans can see a way forward through chaos, veterans are the cool heads, veterans understand the value of teamwork and that person next to you is who you are working for and with. Thank you for serving our country and serving our community through a noble profession like healthcare.”