Major Expansion for LaVie Pregnancy Medical Clinic in Billings

Earlier this week, Lavie Health hosted an open house to feature their expanded services now available in downtown Billings. According to a press release prior to the open house, "The medical care clinic for early pregnancies brings together all LaVie services under one roof at 2501 4th Avenue North."

LaVie purchased the property in December 2022, with help from the Gianforte Family Foundation as well as other community family foundations, private donors, faith-based partners, capital campaign contributions, and the sale of LaVie’s Broadwater clinic. A sizable estate gift from former LaVie board member, Jan Kirk, financed much of the renovations.

I spoke with LaVie Health CEO Cindy Nordstog earlier this week and I told her how I really appreciate the fact that LaVie does sports physicals for kids. A young lady can come into LaVie, get a sports physical, and see how impressive the facility is and get an introduction to the various services that LaVie provides. Think about it, if a young lady finds herself in a crisis- in a tough situation- is she likely to ask her parents for help? She's more likely to ask a friend her age for help. What if that friend can point her in a friendly direction instead of somewhere else?

In addition to pregnancy support services that are provided at LaVie, they will also be providing post abortion counseling services to women who are struggling with a past decision to have an abortion and the trauma that can come with that decision.

According to the grand opening press release, "LaVie is the only organization of its kind in Billings, and the largest such nonprofit in Montana, providing care to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. The professional medical office serves families at little or no cost to clients."