State Trauma Care Committee
The purpose of the State Trauma Care Committee is to reduce the incidence of trauma injuries in Montana and to promote and advance excellence in the care of the injured patient. For a complete list of the Trauma Care Committee Board and their representations, visit http://svc.mt.gov/gov/boards/ and scroll down to Trauma Care Committee.
Members of the committee include:
- A member of the Montana committee on trauma of the American College of Surgeons;
- Two members from each regional trauma care advisory committee;
- A member of the Montana trauma coordinators;
- A member of the Montana Medical Association;
- A member of the Emergency Nurses Association;
- A member who is or is employed by a Montana private ambulance operator;
- A member of the Montana Emergency Medical Services Association;
- A nurse or physician representing the Indian Health Service; and
- A member of the Montana chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
For more information, contact Alyssa Johnson, EMS and Trauma Systems, (406) 444-0752.
Listed below are the most recent appointments.
Board Member
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Representation
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Chad Engan, MD
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Central Region Trauma Advisory Committee
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Whitney Gum
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American College Emergency Physicians Representative
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Christopher Benton, RN
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Eastern Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
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Sara Bonanini, RN
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Indian Health Service (IHS) Representative
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J. Bradley Pickhardt, MD, FACS
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Western Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
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Brenda Koessl, BSN, FNP
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Montana Hospital Association (MHA) Representative
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Frank Raiser, MD
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Western Region Trauma Advisory Committee
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Lauri Jackson, APRN
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Central Region Trauma Advisory Committee
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Joy Fortin, RN
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Montana Trauma Coordinators Representative
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Tiffany Kniepkamp, MD
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Montana Medical Association Representative
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Lisa Foley, RN
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Montana Emergency Nurses Association Representative
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Don Whalen, Paramedic
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Private Ambulance Operators
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Barry McKenzie, MD FACS
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Montana Committee on Trauma Representative, STCC Chair
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Lanny Orr, RN
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Eastern Region Trauma Advisory Committee
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Clint Loss
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Montana Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) Representative
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2021 Meetings
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Meeting Date
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Location
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Feb 10, 2021
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Helena
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May 12, 2021
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Helena
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August 11, 2021
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Helena
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November 10, 2021
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Helena
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