
CSKT elder and former Tribal Councilman Steve Lozar gave an opening blessing for St. Joseph Medical Center's new rural health clinic. He told the audience that his six children were born at St. Joe's and said the hospital sits "on holy ground." (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
July 15, 2025
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“This is a place of good heart in our language,” said former Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Councilman Steve Lozar of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There was plenty of “good heart” on display Monday at the groundbreaking of St. Joe’s new clinic.