HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
Are you looking for ways to connect with other families with young children? Family Strong offers regular gatherings at the Creative Arts Center and around town where you and your kiddos can engage in a variety of fun-filled activities including playgroup, arts and crafts, holiday events, and more! This is also a great way to learn about some amazing resources supporting your success as a parent! Yummy snacks and goodies are included!
Brittany Heintz
To contact Brittany or any member of Family Strong, please send an email to bheintz@lincolncountylibraries.com
A few words from Brittany:
Hi everyone, I just want to let you know why I’m interested in these programs and a
little about myself. I am overjoyed by being given this opportunity to work with this
amazing program, and I have many ideas.
First off, I would like to let you know I plan
on working to grow all of our programs and hopefully expanding into the future. I
really would like to hear from each of you what you are looking for/craving in the
community. I am just a regular mom trying to fill the void that I wish I had had here in
our lovely hometown when I first started out as a parent.
As a mother of 3 boys who has raised my boys in Eureka, I know personally how hard
it can be to raise kids here, especially in the winter months. My main focus is to close
the gap and hopefully bring a variety of resources while maintaining a small-town
feel. My enthusiasm for making our community better and bringing families together will be a wonderful asset to this amazing town.
My favorite way to spend my off hours is with my family outdoors, whether it is
hiking, fishing, dirt biking, or being in the garden. I love a good book in the winter
with some warm fresh-baked goods.
You’re turn! Tell me about yourself!
Michelle Gostkowski
To contact Michelle directly, call (406) 297-7034 or email her mgostkowski@logan.org
My name is Michelle and I am the Nurse Care Coordinator at Logan Health Eureka. I assist patients with long-term chronic conditions and help provide resources to those in need. I have been a nurse since 2018 and have worked with a primarily adult population in various hospital settings – however, I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow. My goal in working with Family Strong is to bridge gaps between families and resources and help create stronger relationships. I love attending community outreach events and being involved in resource groups throughout Lincoln County. One of my passions is bringing more community resources to Eureka.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband and two dogs. We enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. One of my favorite ways to relax is to sit on my front porch and read.
Logan Health provides expert medical information and support to Family Strong participants.by interacting with Family Strong caregivers and littles during gatherings and by providing expert guidance through online posts and recruited guests at gatherings.
Christine Lytle
To contact Christine directly please send an email to clytle@logan.org
Logan Health provides expert medical information and support to Family Strong participants.by interacting with Family Strong caregivers and littles during gatherings and by providing expert guidance through online posts and recruited guests at gatherings.
My name is Christy Lytle, I am an RN at Logan Health Eureka.
I grew up in Eureka and received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State. I have worked in Labor and Delivery, NICU and Lactation for the 20 years prior to moving back to Eureka.
I became a Board Certified Lactation Consultant(IBCLC) in 2017 and can see patients for Lactation issues in the clinic or at Family Strong. The unit that I worked in prior was very developmentally focused, so I am happy to help evaluate growth and development with your infants and children. I have also worked closely with OT/PT and Nutrition in my past. I came from a progressive hospital setting, where we aggressively treated for oral restrictions. I am comfortable doing oral evaluations prior to and after revisions.
I grew up in Eureka and am happy to be back! I certainly missed the mountains and my family. In the summer we love to camp and swim. In the winter I spend most of my time watching our kids play football, basketball and dance.
My goal is to help facilitate healthy relationships between families, help people to feel supported in raising their children, and to offer feeding/lactation assistance as needed. I hope to see you at Family Strong.